Islamic Free Market Institute Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: 202-955-7174
June 18, 2004

Islamic Free Market Institute Foundation
Condemns Murder of Paul M. Johnson Jr.

The Islamic Free Market Institute Foundation condemns in the strongest possible terms the barbaric murder of American Paul M. Johnson Jr.

We express our deepest heartfelt condolences to the Johnson family. Our prayers are with you during this terrible, trying hour.

The civilized world cannot tolerate this savage action. The actions of a few radical terrorists must not be allowed to diminish the peaceful message of Islam. The kidnapping and barbaric execution of Mr. Johnson is not reflective of Muslims, and we must strive to develop a world free of violence in the name of our deeply held religious beliefs.

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