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Terry Jones Announces Planned Return to Dearborn

The Quran-burning Florida pastor is planning to hold a protest on April 7 in front of Dearborn's Islamic Center of America.

 

Nearly one year to the day since his plan to host a protest in front of Dearborn's Islamic Center of America was thwarted, anti-Islamic pastor and Florida politician Terry Jones said he is coming back.

Jones, who is most famously known for his public burning of the Muslim holy book the Quran, announced on Feb. 1 that he will hold a demonstration on April 7 in front of Dearborn's largest mosque.

Jones' two previous public demonstrations in Dearborn both led to arrests after counterprotesters stormed the streets.

The event prefaces his International Judge Muhammad Day, planned to take place on Sept. 11 in Gainesville, FL. The original day of anti-Islamic speech and action was the occasion for Jones' Quran-burning stunt; however, he has not said that he will repeat the act, either in Dearborn or Gainesville.

The first Quran burning in March of 2011–filmed and broadcasted online–sparked international protests against Jones' actions, including violent backlash in Afghanistan that led to the death of several people and injury of many others.

Shortly after the Quran-burning, Jones had planned to host a demonstration in Dearborn in front of the ICA on April 15 of 2011. The city, however, denied his permit request due to space and safety issues, especially because the event was set to take place during Good Friday services at nearby churches.

The Wayne County prosecutor's office then filed a complaint against Jones, asserting that they had reason to believe that Jones would breach the peace and incite a riot.

On April 22, Jones and Sapp were found "likely to breach the peace" by a jury in Dearborn after their planned protest brought them to the 19th District Court. In that decision, Dearborn Chief Judge Mark Somers ordered Jones and Sapp to pay a $1 peace bond each, and to stay away from the Islamic Center and adjacent area for three years. They refused, and were briefly jailed.

Jones and Sapp appealed the ruling, and a Detroit judge overturned the ban on Nov. 11.

Jones' planned protest this spring falls one day after Good Friday.

Related Topics: Terry Jones and islamic center of america

cheryl

8:46 pm on Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Oh, how I've missed him! but let's hope our fair city manages to handle itself better this time around. We only get a pass for being thuggish asshats once. After that, it appears we do it on purpose.

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Thomas

12:05 am on Thursday, February 2, 2012

Some like to think that we're past the era of acceptance of obvious and unbridled bigotry such as that displayed by Terry Jones. Our community doesn't deserve to be bothered with his idiocy.

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marooned in Dbn

9:23 am on Thursday, February 2, 2012

What do you mean by saying the citizens of the City of Dbn are thuggish asshats (?) If this man, Jones, wants to be a bigoted,provocative religious baiter, (and possible race hater), that his is perogative. We have laws in this country against that kind of thing. Perhaps the Federal Govt does something about it's "hate laws" the next time this creature calls upon Dbn. And, other US cities have sizable Muslim populations. Why does this man plague Dearborn ?

Trixler

9:41 am on Thursday, February 2, 2012

What ever happened to having respect for other people's faiths and beliefs? It is so sad to see that people aren't disgusted by what he is trying to do here. I am proud that Dearborn didn't let Terry Jones carry out his agenda of hate and I hope that they will continue to protect Dearborn citizens the way they have in the past.

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Chrystal Kermans-Ditzhazy

11:38 am on Thursday, February 2, 2012

Considering I was at his first rally and actually took the time to hear him speak and have since done much research on his agenda and beliefs, I cannot stress enough he is not spreading hate...he is however trying to preserve our constitutional rights of freedom of speech and the preservation of the foundation of this country which is Christianity.

I do respect other people's beliefs, however I feel that as a Christian I do not receive the same courtesy. We have become a nation of "political correctness" where we are often fearful to speak up. I applaud Dr, Terry Jones for his strength of convictions to stand in front of those who wish him harm and continue to spread his message.

For those that would like to make up their own mind instead of what the media feeds to you please come out to his rally and just listen to the man speak, it is then and only then you can make an informed opinion.

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Thomas

2:52 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2012

This nation wasn't founded on Christianity. The founding fathers were Deists. They didn't burn Qurans. Rather, Thomas Jefferson taught himself Arabic from a Quran and hosted the White House's first Iftar dinner. The Treaty of Tripoli, in 1797, said that "The government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian Religion, as it has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion or tranquility of Mussulmen [Moslems]."

Etc., etc., etc...

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Viiit Viiit

12:23 am on Friday, February 3, 2012

Chrystal, why do you think that you should "respect people's beliefs"??
The musloids believe in dominating by force, just like the Nazis and Commies. Why would your respect Nazism pretending to be religion.
Islam deserves no respect, only whole-sale condemnation for its intolerance, abuse of women, racism, antisemitilm, hatred of Christians and ABOVE ALL FOR ITS LIES!!!
Muslim are commanded by their demon-Allah to LIE whenever lies are expedient for spreading their demonic cult.

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Trixler

4:18 am on Friday, February 3, 2012

Actually our country was founded on the principles of religious freedom, as the first colonists were Puritans trying to escape religious persecution in England. The US was set up as a new nation where people were free to pursue their own happiness, whatever that may be.

You call yourself a Christian? Christ's example was one of love and respect and acceptance for everyone. He turned down invitations from the religious leaders to reach out to those marginalized from society, and sought out the misunderstood. He led his life as an example for all Christians and left a legacy of love and acceptance. I think you are the one who needs to inform yourself.

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Stephanie Sapp

11:03 am on Friday, February 3, 2012

Good point! Dearborn and Detroit ~ What do you have to say about your fellow Muslims who continue the killing and violence? What do you say about the Muslims who stormed the UN building in Afghanista­n killing and torturing 20 people? The Koran with Muhammad as its superstar is behind it all.

Jessica Carreras

3:18 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2012

A comment was deleted due to use of inappropriate language. Please keep it clean, folks! And when in doubt, refer to our Terms of Use: http://dearborn.patch.com/terms. Thanks!

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GodsKingdom1st

4:14 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2012

All right! Great!! Dearborn - come and stand with Dr. Terry Jones on grounds of just simply excercising the free speech that our troops lay down their very lives for! Don't side with Islam out of sick, humanistic "Well - everyone can just believe what they want" thinking. It has gone too far when a religion talks about how the unbeliever is unworthy to live, and how a woman is worth half that of a man. Islam kills and murders people every single day overseas - open your eyes and come stand with us! We are simply doing a peaceful protest expressing that we do not agree and will not tolerate a religion that teaches that on our soil. That's it - nothing more - so come and stand with us!! www.standupamericanow.org

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becki kain

6:47 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2012

Is this man bored or something? Or is he just trying to get frequent flyer miles on "hate airlines"? I do assume all people of Dearborn will do the smart thing and COMPLETELY ignore him when he comes. Bullies only have power if you let them. and for "Chystal" - he can have his free speech, he does not have to have it here. having it here is trying to insight a riot. Why can't he speak all he wants about his version of a religion in Florida? Why does he need to keep returning to Dearborn to do it?

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Stephanie Sapp

11:07 am on Friday, February 3, 2012

He returns to Dearborn because Dearborn has a problem. That was clear when the near riot broke out last year as Jones asked the crowd to recite the Pledge of Allegiance with him. No Imam could control the people, the mayor even lost control. This again proved Jones' point. Thank you Terry Jones!

Frank Lee

7:22 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2012

Ignore this idiot, he's in it for the money to bad our mayor is to stupid to figure this simple fact out

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lala05

11:26 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2012

Islam is nothing of what he speaks Muslims are very much like Christians and Jews they are mentioned in the Quran tell this idiot Terry Jones to do his research right to read the Quran correctly before speaking I am a Muslim woman and we are treated with respect in many ways by are Muslims husbands brothers fathers etc Idk what u think u know but u don't know anything about Islam...Islam is very strict on how to treat a woman get your facts straight b4 u blab bc u don't know nothing

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Viiit Viiit

12:20 am on Friday, February 3, 2012

Islam is a Nazi-like ideology. It is not a religion. It is the colonial ideology of Arab imperialism.
Judaism does not seek to subjugate everyone, Judaism is for the Jewish tribe. All they want is their tiny "Land of Israel".
Christianity is certainly not similar to Islam, because Jesus is just the opposite of Muhammad.
Muhammad was a torturer, sadist, rapist, child abuser, liar, deceiver, mass-murderer.
Jesus never raped anyone, never killed or commanded anyone to kill. Jesus never told his followers to conquer territory or convert or subjugate anyone by sward.
Stop lying and pretending that Islam as i respectable religion.
Inform yourself, read Quran and realize that Islam is as hateful as Nazism and Communism combined.

only1way2God

8:56 am on Friday, February 3, 2012

Dr. Jones is a brave man and a real American. Hardly anybody dares to talk publicly about the threat of radical Islam or the many other problems America has. He causes awareness, offers solutions and stands up for our freedom. I SUPPORT DR. JONES and hope the people in America will wake up and see that it is time to act. TERRY JONES FOR PRESIDENT 2012

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Amy Ingram

8:57 am on Friday, February 3, 2012

Why is it that violence and intimidation is the answer to speaking out against Islam. Not only by Muslims but by our own government? If we are so afraid of Islam then there must be a reason. Thank God for men like Dr. Jones who don't back down, no matter how much resistance they encounter!

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marooned in Dbn

9:11 am on Friday, February 3, 2012

Viiit, how many inaccuracies and outright lies have you posted today, I lost count. Yes, one truth you have told is that Jesus never raped or killed, or ordered to have any killed. He didn't have to, his philosophical heirs, the Popes of Rome took that pleasure onto themselves. Oh, I forgot, his "vineyard workers", the neigborhood priests, certainly took the slack off of Jesus when it came to rape, esp. of boys. I suggest to you that YOU read the news about the so-called "church scandels" of the past few years...all over the whole dud-burn WORLD about that sodomy. As for Isreal, just ask some Palestinians about "subjugation". Dont you think Palestinians deserve their honor and self-respect, just like you expect.(?) Mayby you just dont think of that little detail, as you are turning a blind eye to everything Isreal does. I suggest you join the IDF.

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Claudia Gee

9:47 am on Friday, February 3, 2012

It is so ridiculous to blame this man for what Muslims do and how evil they act against Americans in and outside America. You would almost think people who blame Jones for murdering innocent Americans are on the side of Islam. Dr. Jones is speaking up for the oppressed, even for the Muslims who are being tortured and killed by their own. You can see that everywhere. We should all join Dr. Jones in his work and not go against him. If we remember who we are and someone before us once fought for the freedom we are still enjoying now, we should protect it together with Jones. Anything else does not make sense.

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marooned in Dbn

10:33 am on Friday, February 3, 2012

Oh, so he's a "Dr." now. :) I ask again, does the "Dr." Jones have anything to do with the "Florida Family Association". The outfit that complained to Loew's about the contributions to ACCESS. This very article describes Jones...excuse me..."Dr" Jones as being a "Florida politician". What "office" does he hold in FL.? Ans. please......In conclusion I want all of the so-called christian defenders here to ponder this equasion--- Christans + Hate =0

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marooned in Dbn

11:48 am on Friday, February 3, 2012

Gee, Claudia, What would you say if an Imam started organising protests against Christianity, here in Dbn ? Tell me if that ever happened here. Ans.----------NO. If Americans are being subject to "evil" in Muslim lands, is it because we are invading them left and right ? Ans. please-----------. Tell me what YOU would possibly do if America were invaded by a foreign military/mercenary force. Ans please.------------------- The definition of anybody torturing and killing their own is the word criminal. These are criminal actions, not religious. The fact of the matter is: The US should NOT concern itself with the actions of other ppl's of the world...in THEIR part of the world. Leave THAT up to THEM. America does concern itself with secureing certain kinds of resources. If those resources are located in a certain part of the world, secure them in a fair, honest manner, pay for them, and call it a day. but we know that's not always the case sometimes.

Claudia Gee

10:37 am on Friday, February 3, 2012

We can protest against anything and anybody in this country - except of Islam? Why is this not possible and why do people call this a hate crime to just oppose the violent elements of Islam? The fear seems to be so big, because its true : Muslims reacts with violence and killing when Islam is under attack every time. It kills even its own people or when somebody just want to leave Islam. Its long overdue to question this religion on the public stage!

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marooned in Dbn

11:57 am on Friday, February 3, 2012

Gee, Claudia, When your "Dr. Rev" Jones comes to town, you may certainly pick up a sign saying how much you hate another religion. That is your perogative. I saw last year how his supporters done it at the Arabic festival, but I did not see any Muslims picketing the next day, holding signs against Christianity. Hummm, I wonder. Makes a sane person think doesn't it.

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Trixler

5:10 pm on Friday, February 3, 2012

Strange, how does a religion kill a person trying to leave? Just curious. You seem to be pretty misinformed, people like Terry Jones just want to use your fears of what you don't understand to get into your pocket and get control of you. His campaign is a campaign of terror: how many people can he go around and incite enough fear into over Islam? Only those who are ignorant of what the religion truly stands for. Try going out and meeting a Muslim and learning firsthand what Islam is about. Relying on the internet or someone like Jones will just lead to further misinformation and hate. Islam-aphobia has been spreading ever since the government used them as a scapegoat to get their hands on oil.

Nothing you have stated here as a reason for being afraid of Islam or Muslims is valid, and I bet you'd be surprised at how many people you know who are Muslims but don't look or act like what you think since you've been subscribing to such ignorance. I really feel sorry for you.

Heike Boecken

10:41 am on Friday, February 3, 2012

Christianity can be mocked and ridiculed, but saying something against Islam is stated as a crime. What do we think will happen when Muslims and Islam more and more grows in America? Look to Europe and learn that in Islam is no coexistence!

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marooned in Dbn

12:08 pm on Friday, February 3, 2012

In my last word on this subject, I wish to state that all of you here that hate Muslims, when you get sick, and are in dire need of any kind of physician, please consider the religion of the doctor/nurse before you have that life-saving operation. Do that before you enter anesthesia, so you can make, for you, the "right" choice. However...please be aware that there are more "foreign born" doctors and nurses here than American born ones. Most of those "foreign born" ones are Muslim, even those from the Phillipines, (a LOT of nurses are from the Phillipines) :) To save a lot of time for you, just ask either the "Rev. Dr." Jones or one or two of his supporters to do the job instead.

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khiruddin zul iskandar

11:53 am on Friday, January 11, 2013

Why you all hated to much on Muslim, please don't think that the Afghanistan, Iraq or Syria is equally to Islam.they killing they self just because of politic not religion.if you wanted to know more about Islam .you are welcome to Brunei.me as Bruneian beleave in All sunnah walljamaah.search for more information

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