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If you felt the person was qulified would you vote for Muslim president?

If you felt the person was qualified would you vote for a Muslim president?


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I know there is a similar poll here but I didnt like the silly twist about adding "if he came out the day before the election" in there

my question is, if you felt the person was qualified by your standards to be president and he was a Muslim would you vote for him, and if not why?

my answer is OF COURSE YES, because if I thought he was qualified his religion doesn't matter.
 
If were qualified, Muslim, and had no history of radicalism then yes.

And I'd say the same for any religion or ideology. I wouldn't vote for a "Libertarian" candidate who had an historic pattern of anarchist action. I wouldn't vote for a Christian candidate who had an historic pattern of demanding violent treatment of homosexuals. I wouldn't vote for a "Progressive" candidate who had an historic pattern of encouraging violent revolution against the "rich". And I wouldn't vote for a Muslim candidate who had an historic pattern of encouraging violence against "infidels", supporting jihadist movements, or condemning western behavior.

But any rational adoption of ideological/religious dogma is a non issue for me.
 
If were qualified, Muslim, and had no history of radicalism then yes.

And I'd say the same for any religion or ideology. I wouldn't vote for a "Libertarian" candidate who had an historic pattern of anarchist action. I wouldn't vote for a Christian candidate who had an historic pattern of demanding violent treatment of homosexuals. I wouldn't vote for a "Progressive" candidate who had an historic pattern of encouraging violent revolution against the "rich". And I wouldn't vote for a Muslim candidate who had an historic pattern of encouraging violence against "infidels", supporting jihadist movements, or condemning western behavior.

But any rational adoption of ideological/religious dogma is a non issue for me.

exactly

anybody that qualified could get a vote, religion isnt a factor and if it is then they arent qualified.

Any person intelligent enough to be able to separate between their religion/personal opinions vs how they lead can easily qualify for the job. Of course there would be some influence but its minor.
 
To clarify my vote:

I said no because at this time, with all the conflict in the middle east, it could impair his judgement of making the better choices for this nation. food for thought, not saying i'm right or wrong.
 
Only if the non-Muslim opponent was totally unqualified.
 
To clarify my vote:

I said no because at this time, with all the conflict in the middle east, it could impair his judgement of making the better choices for this nation. food for thought, not saying i'm right or wrong.

how?
if he is qualified thats a nonissue because he wouldnt care.

things like this could be true of any president, for any reason.
 
Only if the non-Muslim opponent was totally unqualified.

are you suggesting that if two people were equally qualified you would disqualify the Muslim one simply based on religion?
 
how?
if he is qualified thats a nonissue because he wouldnt care.

things like this could be true of any president, for any reason.

You have to be in-depth. He could be 100% qualified but if he is a full on Muslim then he would protect the injury of any Muslim that he could prevent. terrorist or not. I say this for this religion because the Muslim religion is the one religion that claims the death of others are good except those who follow Allah. Muslim religion believes (majority) that the death of others is the gateway to heaven.

I'm just being realistic. My apologies.
 
You have to be in-depth. He could be 100% qualified but if he is a full on Muslim then he would protect the injury of any Muslim that he could prevent. terrorist or not. I say this for this religion because the Muslim religion is the one religion that claims the death of others are good except those who follow Allah. Muslim religion believes (majority) that the death of others is the gateway to heaven.

I'm just being realistic. My apologies.

nope just your opinion of the religion

many muslims would not do that and again if he would choose to violate the constitution etc etc then he is not qualified.
 
Good point

thanks it seems people might be confused about the qualified part

religion should have no influence of selecting a president unless he is incapable of being president, MAYBE thats because he cant separate himself enough from his religion or some other reason but that would definitely make him unqualified and thats true of ANY religion.

I wouldnt want any president that was incapable of putting some separation from his religion from how he leads us, that would be one of the worst types of presidents possible.
 
It would depend on his/her background...I would not if they were not american born and bred
 
I know there is a similar poll here but I didnt like the silly twist about adding "if he came out the day before the election" in there

my question is, if you felt the person was qualified by your standards to be president and he was a Muslim would you vote for him, and if not why?

my answer is OF COURSE YES, because if I thought he was qualified his religion doesn't matter.

I think the poll you'd actually like to ask is, "Would you refuse to vote for a Presidential candidate just because he's a Muslim?"

And if that's the case, then no - I would not disallow a candidate for President just because he's a Muslim.
 
It would depend on his/her background...I would not if they were not american born and bred

The Constitution takes care of part of that for you.
 
I think the poll you'd actually like to ask is, "Would you refuse to vote for a Presidential candidate just because he's a Muslim?"

And if that's the case, then no - I would not disallow a candidate for President just because he's a Muslim.

I think you may be right, it probably should have been worded differently
 
It would depend on his/her background...I would not if they were not american born and bred

then they couldnt be president and wouldnt be QUALIFIED lol
 
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I would say yes, but I also like mashed potatoes.


The things I have to go through....
 
It would depend on his/her background...I would not if they were not american born and bred


What if they are american "born" but not american "bred"?
 
I would be skeptical, but it depends on who the opponent is and how much I like them.
 
I would be skeptical, but it depends on who the opponent is and how much I like them.

why skeptical and is that skepticism based solely on the religion?

also the opponent isnt in the equation

its qualified person who happens to be Muslim.
 
why skeptical and is that skepticism based solely on the religion?
Yep, it is based on their religion. Politicians lie, I would be worried if he believed in restricting freedom of speech, or sympathized with countries like Iran.

I would certainly be skeptical, so he got to convince me he is telling me his true intentions.

also the opponent isnt in the equation

its qualified person who happens to be Muslim.
The opponent is absolutely in the equation. For instance, do I think the opponent is qualified. For instance if I had the choice between a Muslim Jon Huntsman against Nancy Pelosi, then the choice would be easy. But if the muslim candidate is worse and the democrat candidate is better, then it would be a more difficult choice.
 
1.)Yep, it is based on their religion. Politicians lie, I would be worried if he believed in restricting freedom of speech, or sympathized with countries like Iran.


2.)The opponent is absolutely in the equation. For instance, do I think the opponent is qualified. For instance if I had the choice between a Muslim Jon Huntsman against Nancy Pelosi, then the choice would be easy. But if the muslim candidate is worse and the democrat candidate is better, then it would be a more difficult choice.

1.) is this a concern for you for ALL religions

2.) no because its my op and my question and not part of it :shrug:
 
1.) is this a concern for you for ALL religions
No, it is only Islam. It is based on what is happening in Muslim countries where people lack basic rights such as freedom of speech and women are second class citizens. Yes, there are countries who are not Muslim where they lack basic rights, but it is not based on religion.

Another factor is Israel. I think it is important that US support Israel, and I have met very few Muslims who do not dislike Israel.

2.) no because its my op and my question and not part of it :shrug:
You can choose to not include it in the poll, but it is still important for me.

I just choose to not respond to the poll.
 
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1.)No, it is only Islam. It is based on what is happening in Muslim countries where people lack basic rights. Yes, there are countries who are not Muslim where they lack basic rights, but it is not based on religion.


You can choose to not include it in the pool, but it is still important for me.

1.) you do understand thats totally bigoted right?
2.) no its a deflection to avoid the real topic. since its a scenerio question based on what I outlined things you make up in your head dont matter
 
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