[EDLING:32] Plans for New York Arabic school draw protests, 'jihad' labels

[Francis M. Hult]

International Herald Tribune

Plans for New York Arabic school draw protests, 'jihad' labels

NEW YORK: This city has dozens of small public schools that focus on themes, 
such as sports careers, the arts, and social justice. Few generate any 
controversy. Then, someone decided to start an Arabic-themed school.

"Jihadi," "public madrassa," and "segregationist" are just a few of the labels 
tossed at the plan. Conservative Web sites have seethed against the idea, as 
have some members of the public. Even concerns about finding space for the 
school have been coupled with questions about security.

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