Banned in the USA
The Washington Post is carrying an article by the Egyptian born, British resident, Tariq Ramadan -- a Muslim living in the western world, who's an outspoken critic of extremist behaviour on all sides. Ramadan has spoken out against terrorism and the illegal methods employed by the US government to fight it. Not surprisingly, Ramadan is denied visas to enter the US, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia and his native Egypt. The US keeps good company in its treatment of Ramadan.
Despite the rejection, Ramadan continues to apply for entry to the US -- and challenge the US government in hopes of setting the record straight on his political views and opinions on terrorism, and Muslims and the West. People like Ramadan are few and far between. They are the antithesis of extreme views in the world -- extreme views that are currently keeping Ramadan out of both the US and the Middle East.
Despite the rejection, Ramadan continues to apply for entry to the US -- and challenge the US government in hopes of setting the record straight on his political views and opinions on terrorism, and Muslims and the West. People like Ramadan are few and far between. They are the antithesis of extreme views in the world -- extreme views that are currently keeping Ramadan out of both the US and the Middle East.
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