[R-G] Jan. 17: Oppose Anti-Muslim Attack by French Govt.

[laactivists at action-mail.org]

JANUARY 17:
OPPOSE ANTI-MUSLIM ATTACK BY THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT

The International A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition supports the 
Muslim Students Association of the U.S. and Canada in the 
campaign to oppose French President Jacques Chirac's hijab 
ban.

The Chirac government's move cannot be understood outside 
of its racist social context. It amounts to a collective 
demonization of Muslims and an invitation to further 
maliciously cast them outside the construct of society, as 
demanded by the vocal extreme right. All must challenge 
this qualitative escalation in racism generated against 
Muslims in the United States and throughout Western 
Europe, as it is being codified into various aspects of 
law.

There is no doubt that this is also an abrogation of a 
fundamental democratic right - the right of religious 
expression free from government interference. The outcome 
of this struggle will have a significant impact on the 
rights of all people and on all individuals as they choose 
to exercise their basic right of religious freedom. We 
urge people to join the demonstrations organized by the 
Muslim Student Association of the U.S. and Canada.

Below are details:
Saturday, January 17 will be an international day of 
protest in conjunction with human rights, civil rights and 
religious organizations around the world. The protest will 
take place in cities where French consulates reside 
including: Washington, DC; Atlanta, GA; Houston, TX; 
Miami, FL; San Francisco, CA; and New York City, NY. In 
Washington DC, rally from 11 am - 2 pm across from the 
French Consulate (4101 Reservoir Road). In Los Angeles: 12 
Noon, Westwood Federal Building, Wilshire at Veteran. For 
more information, go to http://www.msa-national.org

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