Nov 12 8:12 PM

Critic of Islam accuses partner organizations of financial motives

Center for Security Policy President Frank Gaffney testifies about the threat of Shariah law, 2010. (AP/Daily News Journal, Aaron Thompson)
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The Stream (Al Jazeera)

Some organizations critical of Islam have long been accused of profiting from spreading fear of Muslims, but now the accusation is coming from one of their own. Dave Gaubatz, author of the book Muslim Mafia, reportedly sent an email to his supporters on Saturday announcing his retirement from his fight "to expose Pure Islam" and explaining his reasons for quitting. Gaubatz accused the organizations he once worked with of being "business corporations" that are primarily motivated by financial gain.

Below are excerpts from Gaubatz's email, posted by community organizer Hussam Ayloush:

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