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Freed Gitmo Inmates: 'We'd Never Heard of al-Qaeda'

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(Newser) – The Chinese Muslims freed from Guantanamo last week had never heard of al-Qaeda before arriving in Cuba, one of them tells the Royal Gazette of Bermuda. "From what we have heard about them, they are an extremely radical group, with totally different ideals from ours," said Salahidin Abdulahad, who arrived in Bermuda last week with three other Uighurs. "We are a peace-loving people."

"From now through to our future we want to talk to people, let them get to know us and see who we are," Abdulla Abdulqadir told the Bermuda Sun. He said the men hope to open a restaurant. "Uighur food is delicious and we would like to share it with the generous, friendly people of Bermuda."

Three of the four ethnic Uighurs from China released from Guantanamo last week, are shown upon their arrival in Hamilton, Bermuda.
Three of the four ethnic Uighurs from China released from Guantanamo last week, are shown upon their arrival in Hamilton, Bermuda.   (AP Photo)
Bermuda's Prime Minister Ewart Brown stands by the podium after a news conference in Hamilton. Brown is under fire for accepting four Chinese Muslims who were detained at Guantanamo.
Bermuda's Prime Minister Ewart Brown stands by the podium after a news conference in Hamilton. Brown is under fire for accepting four Chinese Muslims who were detained at Guantanamo.   (AP Photo/The Royal Gazette, Akil Simmons)
Abdullah Abdul Qadir, foreground, Salahidin Abdulahat, center rear, Kheleel Mamut, foreground right, and Ablikim Turahun arrive in Bermuda last week after being released from Guantanamo.
Abdullah Abdul Qadir, foreground, Salahidin Abdulahat, center rear, Kheleel Mamut, foreground right, and Ablikim Turahun arrive in Bermuda last week after being released from Guantanamo.   (AP Photo)
Chinese Muslim Salahidin Abdulahat, formerly detained at Guantanamo Bay prison, smiles on the plane chartered by the government of Bermuda after being released from Guantanamo.
Chinese Muslim Salahidin Abdulahat, formerly detained at Guantanamo Bay prison, smiles on the plane chartered by the government of Bermuda after being released from Guantanamo.   (AP Photo/Susan Baker Manning)
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I'm surprised the fool didn't choose the cross for an avatar-- I'm betting he considers himself a fine Christian (and yes, I'm betting it's a "him".)
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Trailer trash speaks-and has adopted the Bald Eagle as it's avatar. It's nauseating to see skinhead scum co-opt America's precious symbols-the flag, the eagle, etc. Notice that they never borrow the Statue of Liberty, though. The Statue of Liberty represents tolerance as well as freedom, and they hate both. LoL (At you, not with you)
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