Daily News Article - March 21, 2007
1. a) What is an imam?
b) Why are six imams suing U.S. Airways?
2. a) What is a John Doe?
b) Who are the John Does the imams are suing?
3. For what reasons did passengers and the flight crew report the imams to the authorities? Be specific.
4. a) What is the American Islamic Forum for Democracy (AIFD)?
b) Why is the AIFD offering to raise money for legal fees for passengers if they are sued by the imams?
5. a) Who else is offering to help the John Does?
b) Attorney Tom Malone says the imams' lawsuit is "a very overt attempt to intimidate people" and "coerce them into silence." What does Mr. Malone believe is the imams' motive for their lawsuit?
6. If the imams' are able to actually sue the John Does and they are held liable for discrimination for reporting suspicious activity, do you think it will cause most Americans to think twice before reporting suspicious activity? Explain your answer.
7. Do you think Dr. Jasser and AIFD represents the opinion of most Muslims, or do you think most side with the imams? Explain your answer.