American In Mecca

Hmmmmmmmmmmm. Why is this interesting to CNN? Not exactly what I'd call a hard hitting interview. (It should be the correct video now.)

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/world/2009/11/22/sesay.us.convert.hajj.cnn

Isn't it ironic that conversion to Christianity carries a death sentence in many Muslim countries, but when Americans that convert to Islam they show up on "feel good" CNN specials. Not that all Americans are Christians. Many are not. But then, not all people living in Muslim dominated societies are Muslims either. There are probably American Muslims who ardently support the American Constitution and the Separation of Chuch and State. (If you are one, please raise your hand - make a comment - speak out against the extremeists that are hijacking your religion.)

This is a very tolerant and free country, and that is good. Let's just be aware of which of our enemies would like to destroy those freedoms. Religion, when used improperly by man, can be a very dangerous thing. Let's not be too naive.