Colin Powell on Meet the Press, Kareem Rashad Sultan Khan

During his Meet the Press appearance, Colin Powell mentioned the name of an American soldier who served and died in the Iraq war. He was 14 at the time of 9/11, and 20 when he died. He was also a Muslim.

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[NafeesLACC]

it sickens me how people can say "muslim" this, "muslim" that like its a fucking punchline when a honorable man like this fought for HIS country and gave his life for HIS country.

[gotmypearls]

I am really proud that Colin Powell spoke out and said this. It's about time someone did.

[ozone02]

Christians of The West worship a middle Eastern man whom they named Jesus and they dislike the middle Eastern people. Christians of the Middle East do not know the western name Jesus and they call God only with the Name Allah and Christians of the West dislike the Name Allah. Christians of Malaysia appeal to their supreme court to be allowed to call God Allah. Christians do not agree on a name for God. How more confused they can be !!!!!!!

[simonwedege]

It is indeed a great photo he mentioned. And as a photographer myself, I'm pleased that photos (in a world where anyone can take photos with their mobile phones) still can tell a story, that moves people.

And what a story this is.

[halli321]

Uhhh. Hillary is a Democrat. Powell is a Republican. That should clear things up for you when he mean "my own party".

[jobedied]

This kid is pure innocence. He is barely off moms breast. Allah,God,Krishna can kiss my ass. The politicians in Irac and America are the monsters that allowed this War under false pretences.The creative force what ever it is shits on innocence and scum buckets alike. So if you want to pass judgement on a young soldier you must think you are God or Allah. This is the same arrogance , ego, hubris that causes wars. Betray Allah only grown men not young soldiers.

[halli321]

ha9709 stop making this about you, you little shit!

[halli321]

That picture is so heartbreaking :-(

I feel so bad for all the good Muslims of the world being discriminated against.

[allisonaknight]

This is a wonderful excerpt of Colin Powell's interview. It is a powerful statement about equality in America--or what should be equality in America.

After putting up with 7 years of ant-islamic hatred in Atlanta, Georgia, I can safely say that this was a much needed comment. God bless Colin Powell!

[muslimahkiki20]

ive seen people point out that the Bush's are closely associated to the Bin Ladens! And I have seen GW lie to cover 9/11 up! Its a small world. Everyone has close ties with everyone.

[mason9236]

Wait...I am assuming you are very religious, judging from your comment. Now, I was always under the impression, someone who has developed a close relationship with God would be willing to do the right thing. Discriminating other religions, calling people "losers" because they do not see eye to eye with you, is not only ignorant, but stupid. It completely defeats the purpose my brother.