https://pjmedia.com/phyllischesler/2009/05/11/the-montreal-massacrist-and-hasibullah-sadiqi-have-the-same-kind-of-father/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 09:17:03 -0400<![CDATA[Look, I am close to an Afghan brother and sister who are in their thirties and who are very dear to me. This brother would as soon cut off his right hand as harm a single hair on his sister’s head. They are both thoroughly westernized, sophisticated, charming—and yet, in many ways, they remain “Afghans.” They are devoted to their parents, socialize inter-generationally with Afghan relatives—but they also go “clubbing” with non-Muslims who are closer to them in age. They are usually very upset when Muslims are blamed, hated, feared, and yet they are primarily citizens of the world.]]>Mon, 11 May 2009 11:08:58 -0400<![CDATA[Phyllis Chesler]]>https://pjmedia.com/phyllis-chesler/2009/05/11/the-montreal-massacrist-and-hasibullah-sadiqi-have-the-same-kind-of-father-n104111