We'd love to work with you. The Green Party of the United States urges President Bush and other U.S. leaders to continue condemning the harassment and blame of Arabs and Muslims in the U.S. or around the world in the wake of the terrible events of September 11. Almost certainly, some were among the victims of the attacks. President Bush and other elected officials must assert that it will not be tolerated. Greens also praised the strong warning delivered on Monday by FBI chief Robert S. Mueller against hate crimes leveled at Arabs and Muslims.
Violence begets violence and hate begets hate.
Muslim commentators have stressed that Islam is a religion of peace and that last Tuesday's attackers are a tiny minority of radicals who do not represent Muslims around the world. We encourage Americans to participate in the many community forums being organized by Greens and other progressive groups around the country. Ralph Nader is the child of Lebanese immigrants. Meanwhile, the Green Party of the United States notes that many Greens from the New York City metropolitan area may have lost loved ones, friends, and co-workers in the destruction of the World Trade Center, and expresses sympathy and condolence for them along with all others who have been affected by Tuesday's attacks. The party honors Greens and their supporters everywhere who have assisted the rescue and medical efforts.