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Rep.\u00a0Randy Fine, R-Fla., told the Daily Signal that a recent campaign poll of his found many of his constituents view the rise of \u201cIslamification\u201d and Islamic rule as a top concern.\n<\/p>\n
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As stated by Fine, respondents prioritized the issue above topics such as abortion, health care, and the conflict involving Iran.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cI had to fight with my pollster, because no one ever asks about the rise of\u00a0radical Islam\u00a0in America, and I wanted it placed in my survey,\u201d\u00a0Fine\u00a0said. \u201cIt was one of the largest issues people rated. My constituents believe it concerned them more than the war in Iran, abortion, and more.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
Separately, he referenced remarks by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, claiming the mayor had expressed sympathy for a\u00a0Hamas sniper. The mayor in February also called for a\u00a0broader acceptance\u00a0of the \u201cProphet Mohammed\u201d on Islamic migration.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cLook, the history of Islam is one of conquest,\u201d Fine said, describing why he believes the issue resonates with certain voters.\n<\/p>\n
Rep.\u00a0Keith Self, R-Texas, told the Daily Signal that concerns raised by Fine are among the reasons he co-founded the Sharia-Free America Caucus. Self said the group aims to educate lawmakers and the public about what he described as the risks of Sharia law.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are educating ourselves, our constituents, and our wider audience,\u201d Self said. \u201cWe believe in the values of this country, [and] we believe in capitalism and our Christian foundations. We are a very forgiving country.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
Self argued that without continued focus on the issue, the perceived threat could grow.\n<\/p>\n
\u201c[We see] the\u00a0rape gangs\u00a0uncovered in the U.K., killing your daughter because she dishonored the family, and more,\u201d Self said. \u201cWe do not want that to come to America.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
A recent report from Rupert Lowe MP noted that at least 250,000 Christian white girls in the United Kingdom have been raped in the 21st century, 83% of whom have been victims of\u00a0Islamic rape gangs. According to testimonies outlined in the report, the survivors revealed that their rapists believed they had a religious duty to conduct the act.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cOur efforts will continue,\u201d Self added. \u201cWe continue to grow slowly. We will have a planning session soon to outline what we think we can encourage governors to do\u2014things we will recommend to governors and states to ask for their help, because they can do more than us in most cases.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
States like Texas and Florida have taken initiatives that the federal government has failed to take, such as designating the Council on American-Islamic Relations as a terrorist organization for its controversial financial trail and involvement in advocating for Sharia.\n<\/p>\n
States like Indiana could soon follow, Indiana state Rep. Andrew Ireland told the Daily Signal.\n<\/p>\n
Self also said he believes some individuals exploit constitutional protections to avoid scrutiny.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cIf awareness on this issue is not raised, both by voters and by politicians, radical Islamists will continue to hide behind this freedom of religion, freedom of speech curtain,\u201d he said.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cThat is to be expected. They are going to go on the offensive because they think they got the upper hand,\u201d Self added.\n<\/p>\n
He concluded that the issue is \u201cmore important than ever,\u201d asserting that the threat \u201cis spreading right now.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\u201cThe videos of Imams openly preaching treason are gaining traction,\u201d Self said. \u201cThey are on the offensive, make no mistake about it.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
Florida imams:\n<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are building a pipeline of leaders. I want the governor of Florida to be Muslim. I want Muslims in the House, Muslim senators.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\u201cWe don\u2019t apologize about jihad. We are not afraid of jihad. Jihad is who we are.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
Thoughts?!\n<\/p>\n