Politicians, Religious Leaders Denounce Anti-Muslim Bus Ads

New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito speaks at a news conference on Sept. 23, 2014, in which religious leaders and lawmakers denounced anti-Muslim ads being placed on New York City buses and at subway stations. (credit: Marla Diamond/WCBS 880)



September 23, 2014 1:53 PM

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Religious and political leaders of all faiths and backgrounds gathered on the steps of City Hall Tuesday to denounce anti-Muslim ads set to appear on New York City buses and at subway stations.

Some of the ads include an image of American journalist James Foley just before he was beheaded standing next to his masked executioner, and another of Hitler.

The ads, which will appear on 100 buses and at two subway stations, are paid for by the American Freedom Defense Initiative run by anti-Islam blogger Pamela Geller, WCBS 880’s Marla Diamond reported.

“That has no place here in New York City or anywhere else,” City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito said of the ads.

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