2008 MASH Awards

First Place (4 points):
Dr. M. Zuhdi Jasser

Second Place (3 points):
Robert Spencer

Fourth Place (2 points):
Brigitte Gabriel / Clarion Fund / Rep. Frank Wolf / Irshad Manji / Paul J. Ruff / Sadiq Khan / Rep. Sue Myrick / Supna Zaidi / Tarek Heggy / United American Committee / US Airways

Source: Muslims Against Sharia Blog

A Letter of Appreciation from Paul Ruff

A couple of weeks ago Muslims Against Sharia sent a letter of support to Frankfort Township Assessor Paul J. Ruff. Today we received a response from Mr. Ruff.

K.M.
Paul J. Ruff
20537 Driftwood Drive
Frankfort, IL 60423
815-469-4667
www.paulruff.orgDear Khalim,

Thank you for your e-mail of encouragement. I have received hundreds of responses and out of all of them only five have been negative, and they were from the leadership of the Mosques.

The overwhelmingly positive tone of these communications from like minded friends and supporters reinforces my commitment to continue to serve the public as I have since 1993, and I will seek re-election next April.

I WILL NOT APOLOGIZE
Living and working so close to Chicago’s Democratic machine, it is difficult for people that believe in God, Country and the 1^st amendment and who will stand against instituting Islamic Sharia law, to be heard. The way I have been treated by all the media (with a very few exceptions) was grossly biased, hateful and mean spirited. There was no foundation to the insinuation of being a racist. In fact, the proof in point is that an African American lives next to me on the north, a Hispanic next to me on the south, a Hispanic across the street and, up until a few years ago, a Muslim lived across the street, even donating to my re-election campaign.

I offered much information to the media regarding my position, 90% of it was left on the media's editing floor. However, at the press conference; the media made sure the announcement of my opponent’s intention to run against me (a former employee that I dismissed 3 years ago) was published. That is why I believe the local Muslims and members at the Mosques are being used as political pawns to win the financial support of my opponent.

I’m sorry for not responding sooner, but the recent events could not have happened at a least opportune time. My township assessments were published last week and the tax assessment appeal process began and will run until mid December.

I appreciate your support and hope that you will continue to back me in this battle. It is an important one and one that I plan to win!

Best regards,

Paul

You can continue to support Paul by contributing to his campaign fund at: www.paulruff.org

Chicago-area official won't apologize for anti-Sharia email

Despite outrage from the local Muslim community, a Frankfort Township official did not apologize Wednesday for circulating an e-mail with anti-Islamic sentiments.

"The e-mail's basic message was that people coming to this country should adapt," Township Assessor Paul Ruff said in a statement. "This wasn't a hateful e-mail, but one that touched upon a sentiment in this country and around the world that immigrants have to adapt to their new homes."

Statements in the e-mail were attributed to former Australian Prime Minister John Howard, who a few years ago ignited controversy with criticism of Islam and statements asserting that immigrants need to adapt to their new country. Read more ...

Source: Chicago Tribune
H/T: Dhimmi WatchPaul J. Ruff
Latest recipient of The MASH Award

E-mail called on Muslims who want to live under Islamic law to "get out of the country."

FRANKFORT, Ill. (CBS) - An anti-Muslim e-mail allegedly forwarded by an elected official is creating an uproar in the southwest suburbs.

The American Islamic Association invited pastors, rabbis and other religious leaders in its mosque in Frankfort to discuss an e-mail sent by Frankfort Township Assessor Paul Ruff.

The e-mail called on Muslims who want to live under Islamic law to "get out of the country."

Religious leaders say the sentiment presented in the e-mail demonstrates a dangerous lack of understanding.

"To make these kind of comments against a group of people who are so loving, and so caring – I was very, very offended by that," said Jan Shaulis, Christian co-chair of the Southwestern Interfaith Team.

"We need to go together forward, not by spreading hate, but by understanding and building bridges," added Khalid Mozaffer of the American Islamic Association.

The group also tried to meet with Ruff, but he declined to talk about the issue. Read more ...

Source: CBS 2
H/T: Jihad WatchPaul J. Ruff
Latest recipient of The MASH Award



Muslims Against Sharia vigorously object to characterization of 'Muslims who want to live under Islamic law [need] to "get out of the country"' sentiment as anti-Muslim. There are many Muslims in America who left Islamic countries for a single reason: to escape the yoke of Sharia. We fully support the sentiment that if someone wants to live under Sharia, they should immediately leave the United States. On the one hand, there are plenty of countries in the world that are ruled by Sharia law; so Sharia proponents can be free to practice according to their beliefs. On the other hand, Sharia is incompatible with Democracy and installation of Sharia in the United States will result in denying freedoms for the vast majority of the population, including Muslims.

Please email your statement of support to assessor@frankfortassessor.com

His personal web site is: http://www.paulruff.org/

Below is the alleged text of the email:

America Needs a Leader Like This!
(a photo of former Australian Prime Minister John Howard follows)

Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law were told on Wednesday to get out of Australia, as the government targeted radicals in a bid to head off potential terror attacks.

Separately, Howard angered some Austrailian Muslims on Wednesday by saying he supported spy agencies monitoring the nation’s mosques.
Quote:”IMMIGRANTS, NOT AUSTRALIANS, MUST ADAPT. Take It Or Leave It. I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Bali, we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Australians.”

“This culture has been developed over two centuries of struggles, trials and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom.”

“We speak ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society learn the language!”

“Most Australians believe in God. This is not some Christian, right wing, political push, but a fact, because Christian men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented. It is cetainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as you new home, because God is part of our culture.’

“We will accept your beliefs and will not question why. All we ask is that you accept ours, and live in harmony and peaceful enjoyment with us.”

“This is OUR COUNTRY, OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE, and we will allow you every opportunity to enjoy all this. But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about Our Flag, Our Pledge, Our Christian beliefs, or Our Way of Life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great Australian freedom, ‘THE RIGHT TO LEAVE.’”

“If you aren’t happy here then LEAVE. We didn’t force you to come here. You asked to be here. So accept the country YOU accepted.”

Maybe if we circulate this amongst ourselves, American citizens will find the backbone to start speaking and voicing the same truths.

If you agree, please SEND THIS ON.