Letters: Readers Respond: Questions for al-Qaeda
Al-Qaeda's No. 2, Ayman al-Zawahiri, announced last month that people who wished to interview him had until today to submit questions.
Al-Qaeda's No. 2, Ayman al-Zawahiri, announced last month that people who wished to interview him had until today to submit questions.
Al-Qaeda strategy and goals
Why does al-Qaeda promote a culture of death based in the seventh century instead of a 21st-century vision of hope?
Alison B. Graham
Wynnewood
Describe the world order you envision, as it relates to religion, social order, countries, if al-Qaeda had the power to bring about changes?
Julianna Csongor
King of Prussia
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If al-Qaeda had its own territory, would it abide by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
Howard Garfinkel
Swarthmore
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Can you define the righteousness of jihad against America, in contrast with killing between Sunni and Shia Muslims and the Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah?
Ron Barras
Philadelphia
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The West has defeated the Nazis and Communists before you. How do you think al-Qaeda will conquer the civilized world?
Anthony J. Frascino
Cherry Hill
Seeking peace
What effect would there be on al-Qaeda if the United States and other Western nations found alternative energy and were no longer so heavily reliant on Mideast oil?
Luke Lee
Philadelphia
What political, economic and social changes should Americans consider making if they want to "get along" with Muslims?
Charles Bauerlein
West Chester
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What would it take for al-Qaeda to reach an agreement with the West in solving the Middle East conflict without the annihilation of Israel?
James F. Murphy
Media
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What are your grievances with our country and others, and what would it take to end hostilities, bloodshed and destruction to thus have peace?
Rev. David W. Long
West Chester
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Politics and President Bush
At what point do you realize that you are no different from our president for sending people to die in Iraq?
Mickey Glantz
Maple Glen
Given that, on average, one-third to one-half of a population is not responsible for its leadership, why attack civilians rather than the decision makers?
Brian J. Cahill
Philadelphia
Is President Bush correct when he says al-Qaeda wants to kill us because you hate our freedoms?
Mary Shaw
Norristown
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Which political groups in America does al-Qaeda feel closest to: the irreligious, disorganized liberals or the deeply religious, authoritarian conservatives?
Richmond L. Gardner
Horsham
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How does torturing your prisoners fit in the universe of a compassionate god? Do you think that you and President Bush might generate a list of tortures acceptable to all deities?
Kenneth Gorelick
Newtown Square
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Religious beliefs and Islam
Is it morally justifiable to torture and execute females for not covering their skin, for infidelity or premarital sex, or for other violations of Sharia law?
Jack Minster
Malvern
What do you believe God's response will be to members of al-Qaeda who have killed and seriously injured so many innocent people?
John Logan
Blue Bell
Why do you kill and injure people who are at worship in mosques?
Mary Jane Hershey
Harleysville
If someone is a nonbeliever, why is it necessary to kill him? Why not make every effort to convert him to the true faith?
John Browne
Haddonfield
Do you foresee a time when all of mankind will follow Islam? If so, when? What becomes of those who refuse to follow?
Richard Rando
Moorestown
Getting personal
Where can we find you?
Alex Morze
West Chester
How come you have not strapped on a suicide belt and conducted a martyrdom operation?
Mark Westphal
Yardley
What will you tell your children and grandchildren about your organization's reasons for killing nearly 3,000 innocent Americans on Sept. 11, 2001?
Rick Lippin
Southampton
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What do you love that you believe Westerners and Christians of good will also love?
Pamela Haines
Philadelphia
Why do you think people care what you have to say after you've taken responsibility for the murder of thousands of people?
Barry Adams
Downingtown
As a medical doctor, don't you think someone should look at that mark or bump on your forehead?
Wade Petrilak
Warminster
Would you really make Pamela Anderson wear a burka? Could you force Rosie O'Donnell to wear one?
Jerry Komar
Collingswood
Instead of killing innocent people, could you pressure editors not to pose inane questions such as "What would you ask al-Qaeda's leadership?"
Bill Dingfelder
Bala Cynwyd