For those who don't know, there is a documentary out there called Islam vs. Islamists that PBS is refusing to air. They have their reasons, but some bloggers have called cryed foul. Most notably right wing bloggers. They have taken this issue as another example of the liberal PBS programmers refusing to tell people the truth, their truth of course. I have to wonder if they have looked at the subject matter of the film, and what is actually being said, because I would think if anyone would want to prevent this film from being shown, it would be the lunatic fringe of the right wing (you know, the ones in power). But the one carrying the torch for the film is non other than Michelle Malkin, a right wing lunatic if there ever was one.
I guess no one told Michelle of the fact that the Corporation for Public Broadcasting is headed up by a Bush appointee, Ken Tomlinson, who has been suspected of influencing programming for three years towards a "Republic" slant.
Also, informing Americans that not all muslims are blood thirsty jihadists seems like a strategy that would work against the current administrations policy of fear and intimidation. Providing a touchy feely view of muslims seems almost, dare I say, progressive.
I personally feel it is our best interests to understand Islam as much as possible, the good and the bad. Our government should have been trying to understand them years ago, say six.
Please go to http://freethefilm.net/. Please sign the petition to have this documentary be seen, either on PBS or another station. Let your voice be heard.
