Daily News Article - October 5, 2005
1. Define the following words as used in the article:
propogation, (para. 1)
incite, (para. 2)
abet, complicity (para. 5)
cull, dissemination (para. 6)
2. What will the U.S. Senate investigate later this week? Why will they do so?
3. How does Freedom House know that Saudi Arabia is responsible for the materials inciting Muslims in America to violence and hatred toward Jews, Christians and democracy?
4. List the four examples of hate ideology found in the Saudi sponsored materials. (para 2-3)
5. The Saudi-produced materials describe democracy and America as un-Islamic. If an American described Islam as un-democratic and un-American, what would probably happen to him? (For an example, click here and read paragraphs 2 and 9.) Is the Wahhabi form of Islam un-democratic and un-American? Explain your answer.
6. What is the purpose of the Saudi Arabia Accountability Act of 2005? (para. 5) (To read the entire document, click here.)
7. List 4 individuals/groups that will testify in the hearings regarding Saudi promotion of hate materials.
8. What are your thoughts on the Saudi government? Why is the U.S. government responsible to take decisive action in this matter?