cat stevens

[jtomsic 5,000+ posts]

what happened to him? someone said hes not allowed in our country anymore or something today in school...

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[ANeonRider 10+ year member]

http://www.cbc.ca/story/world/national/2004/09/21/catstevens040921.html

Guess he shouldn't be Muslim and speak out against the war huh

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[jtomsic 5,000+ posts]

theres got to be more to it than just that.. if not then that is bs.

 

[ANeonRider 10+ year member]

More...

http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/09/22/plane.diverted.stevens/index.html

http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/europe/09/22/stevens.reaction.profile/index.html

http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/09/21/plane.diverted.ap/index.html

 

[ANeonRider 10+ year member]

and from his website:

22nd September 2004
Site visitors and fans alike will no doubt have heard about today's news that Yusuf Islam has been refused entry into the US. As yet we have no specific information from the US immigration authorities as to why he was not allowed to enter the country. What we can say, however, is that he will be shocked and angered at being associated with anyone who commits acts of violence. He has vehemently and consistently criticized terrorist acts and has always advocated peace through his songs and his extensive humanitarian relief work. He has travelled many times to the US, most recently two months ago on a visit with his record company. Any suggestion therefore that he poses a security risk due to alleged connections with terrorist activities is totally denied as it is simply wrong. We are seeking further details so that we can challenge the decision to refuse him entry. When we have more information we will be able to comment further. We feel certain that this matter will be resolved soon.