The Sentencing of Dr. Ali al-Tamimi

    “One man is a non-Muslim business leader convicted of a tangible crime. He [former Worldcom CEO, Bernard Ebbers] presided over 'the largest corporate fraud in U.S. History.' His administration's actions wiped out billions of investor dollars and personal savings, resulting in untold human carnage. He received a sentence of 25 years, and doesn't have to begin his sentence until October of this year. Not only that, the federal judge in the case [Barbara Jones] has stated that she would accept written arguments from the lawyers on whether Ebbers 'should be allowed to remain free while he appeals the verdict.' 

    “Another man, a Muslim religious leader [Dr. Ali Tamimi] is convicted of a thought crime, in an alleged “terrorist conspiracy” - a conspiracy which, even according to the government, never achieved fruition. His was the crime of speech; and for his speech he received a sentence of Life, without the possibility of parole. This “criminal” was immediately taken into custody, and will no doubt begin serving his sentence in a federal prison far removed from his family. These are examples of 'the rule of law,' and justice American style.”  - Mauri' Saalakhan, Director of Operations, The Peace And Justice Foundation