Posted by Ian E-N on September 18, 2001 at 09:52:54 :
In Reply to: Re: Disrespect - none intended posted by Bill Wright on September 17, 2001 at 23:38:09:
how others are responding, in places far from the actual events.
A friend who works in Dubai posted this to http://talk.guardian.co.uk/ last week :-
An announcement made this morning by the Arab owner to all the staff and children at the international school where I work in Dubai:
"Yesterday's terrible acts of terrorism have deeply shocked me and all of us here who deeply believe in a peaceful resolution of any conflicts. Terrorism is not a solution and the taking of civilian lives is unforgivable.
"Please accept my deepest condolences and profound sorrow over these tragic events. I along with many others here in the United Arab Emirates, feel your sorrow and America's pain at what has happened. I share with you a deep feeling of grief for all those who have lost their lives by the obscene act.
"I know at times like these that everyone is anxious to apportion blame and punish those that commit this type of atrocity. But as yet no-one knows who committed this appalling act. If it does turn out to have been organised by someone of my faith I ask you not to tar all who follow Islam with the brush of fanaticism and hate. For all religions have their fanatics.
"Again let me say how deeply shocked I am by this atrocity. I feel a deep sense of sorrow at the pain this terrible act has caused the American people.
"In sorrow."