MSA Condemns Fort Hood Shooting

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MSA NATIONAL VEHEMENTLY CONDEMNS TRAGIC SHOOTING AT FORTH HOOD, TX

November 5, 2009 - Washington, DC- Yesterday, a tragic act of violence at Fort Hood, Texas, left nearly a dozen men and women dead, and dozens more wounded. MSA National vehemently condemns this senseless act, and extends its deepest sympathies to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives or were wounded.

Whether this tragedy is the result of mental instability, or a wanton act of violence, remains unknown. Regardless, the need for open dialogue within all American communities is imminent. Just as many Muslim Student Associations across the United States have engaged in forward-thinking, positive, and productive "Peace...not Prejudice" campaigns this month, we encourage all universities to take the time to host two-part "Campus Conversations", starting with frank and open discussions, in which participants will express their deepest and most sincere thoughts regarding this and other tragedies worldwide. These dialogues should then be followed by solution-based conversations that shall seek to establish reasonable steps toward respect and understanding, tragedy prevention, and a lasting peace within all American communities, that can emanate worldwide.

We also urge our university communities, as well as America's Muslim communities in general, to dedicate next week's traditional Friday prayer to the condemnation of this wanton violence within the teachings of Islam.

While nothing will bring back the lives of those who have been lost, we recognize that a peaceful national dialogue will serve as a blockade to any individual who wishes to do harm unto others, as well as a sincere teaching moment for all.