Dukungan American Muslim Traskforces (AMT) Terhadap John Kerry pada Pemilihan Presiden Amerika Serikat Tahun 2004

AURORA, Friane, Friane Aurora

2008 | Skripsi | Ilmu Hubungan Internasional

"We believe that our vote is the best guarantee of our civil rights and the best expression of our citizenship.” This principle is taken by AMT when they decide to be active in 2004 presidential election. American Muslim Taskforce on Civil Rights and Elections (AMT) is an umbrella organization representing American Muslim Alliance (AMA), Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA), Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), Muslim Alliance in North America (MANA), Muslim American Society (MAS), Muslim Ummah of North America (MUNA), Muslim Student Association-National (MSA-N), Project Islamic Hope (PIH), and United Muslims of America (UMA). In October 2004, AMT announced qualified endorsement for John Kerry and protest vote to Bush administration. This decision is taken based on two reason. The first reason is about Kerry and Democrat’s position towards AMT’s interest that is civil rights protection to minorities group such as muslim community. The second reason is about Kerry’s campaign towards muslim community concern. Besides qualified endorsement, AMT announced protest vote for Bush. This decision is taken because Bush took muslim american in difficult position that is the Patriot Act and Iraq War. Bush has been insensitive to the civil liberties and human rights of American Muslims, Arab Ameicans, and South-Asians.

Kata Kunci : Pemilu - Amerika