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Pig’s foot mailed to Rep. Peter King over radicalization of American Muslims

Bloody animals foot intercepted

MOLLY MULDOON,

IrishCentral.com Staff Writer

Published Wednesday, April 6, 2011, 8:53 AM

Updated Wednesday, April 6, 2011, 9:54 AM

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Congressman Peter King

A bloody pig’s foot with an

anti-Semitic

note attached which was addressed to

Rep. Peter King

, was intercepted at a congressional mail facility on Monday.

The chairman of the House Homeland and Security Committee has received harsh criticism recently for voicing his concerns over what he has described as the radicalization of some American Muslims.

The package was discovered on Monday morning at a postal facility in Landover MD.

“Anytime you get involved in any controversial issue, there’s always going to be extremes that react,” King told POLITICO on Tuesday.

“It probably adds to the climate” of hostility, he said.

Refusing to confirm the contacts of the package, a U.S. Capitol Police Spokeswoman said the force has “an active open investigation regarding this incident and are working with postal inspectors”

King had told reporters that he had been under 24-hour police surveillance.

A source told POLITICO that the pigs foot was bloody and the y described the letter as “a rambling type” which conveyed anti-Semitic sentiments.

“Somewhere in the message it says ‘all the babies in America will be named Mohammed,’” the source said. The letter also says “kiss my black Muslim ass.”

The source added: “I guess you have to interpret it as a threat. It’s certainly not a sign of affection.”

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sirpeter | Apr 08, 2011, 04:01 PM EDT

BishopSean..Are you for real!!..America has only been on the world stage for the last 100-130 years. It hardly played a role in world history before the 20th century. As I said already America is selective who it helps.Libia, Somalia, Bosnia-Herzegovena is that all you can come up with? What about Rwanda? A million slaughtered there..Some human rights record. Oh! I forgot Rwanda had nothing the USA wanted. World history is a very long time. Don't overestimate the part it played.

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BishopSean | Apr 08, 2011, 07:32 AM EDT

Hi, Sir Peter. Let's remember that the USA did away with "back of the bus," and other such mistreatment of blacks and Southern States have in many instances have progressed more than Northern States in achieving equality. Furthermore, the USA had slavery--but the USA had a civil war to redress that evil and that war cost the USA the lives of some 663,000 citizens, most of whom never had slaves. Let's not underestimate, nor overestimate, the positive importance of the USA in world history. With regard to other countries, the USA could do better--but who would you send to help Libia, Somalia, Bosnia-Herzegovena? To his credit, Bill Clinton stepped into the latter while the EU dithered. Regards.

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sirpeter | Apr 06, 2011, 11:42 PM EDT

LinLinisme..And you're just a pigs a*****e.I'm not a Muslim..But I say that on behalf of the billion or so Muslims. As an Irish person I don't fear them at all like you.Oh!! I forgot they are jealous of your freedom so they want to kill ya.

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sirpeter | Apr 06, 2011, 11:29 PM EDT

Quote" America led the way in the creation of the UN and the passage of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in the UN in 1948."Unquote...Don't make me sick!! American multi-nationals have trampled over every human right in every third world country in the world. America is very selective when it comes to human rights even when it comes to Americans.Declaration of Human Rights in the UN in 1948..What a joke!!! And while declaring that!! Blacks were forced by law to vacate their seats on a bus to a white person and move to the back of the bus. America makes a living out of trampling on human rights. Don't think the people of the world is that stupid. You can be sure when the presidents of the United States use the word peace and freedom in every second line of a speech...Somewhere in the world some nation is having their peace and freedom taken away from them.

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Searlit | Apr 06, 2011, 08:12 PM EDT

I agree with BishopSean, on this.

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seanomelbourne | Apr 06, 2011, 06:53 PM EDT

Linlinisme should convert into a human being and not be such an ignorant moron.

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BishopSean | Apr 06, 2011, 04:04 PM EDT

In my view, Congressman Peter King did not excede his authorities and conducted positively an important session on the role of American Muslims. America led the way in the creation of the UN and the passage of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in the UN in 1948. Noticeably absent from signing were most Muslim States, who could not agree to Articles 18 & 19 on Freedom of Expression, freedom of Conscience and Religion. Instead, in 1994, they signed the Declaraction of Cairo, which omits recognition of such freedoms--as well as equal protection under law for women and minorities. We do not have to be mean-spirited in our dialogue with Muslims, but we do have to be open and candid about changes they will have to make as members of the world community. Regards.

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antoman | Apr 06, 2011, 03:48 PM EDT

@adrienain-Not sure what you mean.But if I found a pig wandering nonchalantly up and down the street outside.I would devise a means using food to lure it into my dwelling and eat it.

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adrienrain | Apr 06, 2011, 11:53 AM EDT

Does the pig reference make this an 'Irish' story?

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floridafinn | Apr 06, 2011, 10:59 AM EDT

How can you demand them to convert?! What if you someone said you have to convert to their religion? It is freedom from persecution based on religion that started this country so baaaaaack off. Such rigid thinkers and talkers. The more you push your fears the more they will realize themselves. Sorry you cannot see that for all your fears. What else is threatening you in your life.

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LinLinisme | Apr 06, 2011, 10:33 AM EDT

Are you too scared to say anything? Then you are part of the problem

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LinLinisme | Apr 06, 2011, 10:33 AM EDT

I am also very afraid about the muslim threat here in America. No one wants to believe that these people are a danger to all , and this is one way that they become stronger every day. There may be some peaceful Muslims but I don't even care, let them convert to christianity and not be a threat

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antoman | Apr 06, 2011, 10:16 AM EDT

Mmmm crubeens.

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