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    Muhammad Ali writes letter to people of Norway

    Muhammad Ali expressed his sadness about the bombing and massacre in Norway, saying he is heartbroken by the senseless deaths and the reasoning of the man behind them.

    In a letter to the people of Norway written under his name, the boxing great says his "heart goes out to each of you as you deal with the unimaginable grief of your loss."

    Ali wrote that the richness of diversity is something that makes the world a better place and that no one should fear multiculturalism. People, he said, have the same ideals no matter what religion or race they are.

    "I see the same wishes for our children to have happy, healthy lives; I see the same concerns for others less fortunate than ourselves; I see the same desire for peace and dignity," Ali said.

    The man who confessed to carrying out the massacre, Anders Behring Breivik, has said the attacks were part of a plan to start a cultural revolution and purge Europe of Muslims while also punishing politicians who have embraced multiculturalism.

    Ali, a Muslim, said those who commit unspeakable acts in the name of race and religion "fail to understand that we share far more with our fellow beings than those aspects that set us apart."

    He went on to say that the best way to honor the victims in Norway is to reach out and embrace others in a celebration of common human values and aspirations.

    "The collective power of such individual proactive acts can have a tremendous aggregate impact and provide a lasting honor to those who are no longer able to take such action themselves," Ali wrote.

    Ali's spokesman, Craig Bankey, said the former heavyweight champion, who suffers from Parkinson's, communicated his thoughts in the letter to his wife.

     

    46 comments

    • Kneedlez Kane  •  9 mths ago
      dear Norway I like KFC and mmmmmm
      mmmmmm
      O and white women, and KFC and watermelon..
    • sayYES  •  9 mths ago
      greatest man of islam muhaMAD man fall in love 6years old child,
      muha MAD ali suffer pakinson=alah punished him.
      sad for moslin hell.
    • GRITZz  •  9 mths ago
      Amazing how disrespectful some of you are. Your parents must be proud. Much Love to Ali
    • On a Mission  •  9 mths ago
      Where was this sentiment from Cassius Clay when the Muslims slaughtered their opponents around the world? Methinks him hypocritical to the maximum.
    • Profit  •  9 mths ago
      The Great Ali, good looking out, dont listen to some of these people that call there selfs Christian but hate still lie and act like Bush and his boys. Keep on doing Gods will, I just love you and what you did to the Rich in all countries, keep slapping them around.
    • El Capitan  •  9 mths ago
      No wonder he is known worldwide as "The Greatest"!!!
    • Tony  •  9 mths ago
      I don't remember Ali writing a letter after 9/11. Selective outrage I guess.
      • DamonL 9 mths ago
        You should google it then. It's the first result.
      • Skid Rock 9 mths ago
        If you don't remember, does that mean it didn't happen? No, it simply means that you know very little about what is going on. Muhammad Ali is one of the most respected men on this planet. You can only hope to be loved and admired 1 % as much as he. Have a good day, Tony....
      • Lorie 9 mths ago
        Tony will never be loved like that. Wonder how his mother feels about him?
    • DamonL  •  9 mths ago
      For the people who are asking why Ali did not do anything after 9/11, try doing this search "muhammad ali september 11." Then follow the first link. It's a video of Ali speaking out at the 9/11 telethon with Will Smith.

      I hope that refreshes your memories.
    • Greg  •  9 mths ago
      I wonder how ALi is doing. Hope his health is improving, sad to see such a great boxer's health failing him in his golden years. He did more to equalize the race issue and such in a time of much distress in this country. God bless
    • Paul WilliamH  •  9 mths ago
      Ali has turned into a classy man like he's suppose to be
      • Beowolfe 9 mths ago
        has turned into? He always was.
    • DavidA  •  9 mths ago
      Can't deny his acheivements. He was one of the Greatest. And he's asking for peace, not hate. It would be nice if extremists of ALL religions took the advice.
    • AlexS  •  9 mths ago
      At least he TRIED to write a letter...
    • B  •  9 mths ago
      Only on the internet would a message like this be spit on. Hate filled bigoted losers all day taking messages of hope and ___ on them. Makes you sad to be in the same genus let alone species with these people.

      Good thoughts Mr. Ali. Even as limited as your capabilities are you are a greater human being than the bigoted losers that disparage you.
    • Chris P  •  9 mths ago
      where's the letters after all the Muslim bombings?? Its funny you speak up when its an anti muslim act, when I've yet to hear anything about daily muslim bombings worldwide to those that have suffered and lose their lives.
      • MK 9 mths ago
        So, did you look to see if he had said anything before you ran your mouth? Or did you just assume because you are an idiot who fits everyone else into fictional caricatures you believe defines everyone?
      • RT 9 mths ago
        well said Ted
    • JacobG  •  9 mths ago
      why didnt he write a letter to all the 911 victims, or how about writing a letter to Muslims leaders asking for them to condemn violent behavior?
      NOPE, nope one of them
    • Bodega  •  9 mths ago
      and no doubt he said the same things when terrorist's representing another religion flew planes into American buildings killing thousands. probably just an oversight.
      • El Capitan 9 mths ago
        As I recall, he did then and has a number of times since then.
    • mikep  •  9 mths ago
      Who wrote this?
    • MizLyn  •  9 mths ago
      Amen.
    • *****  •  9 mths ago
      He can no more write a letter than Ray Charles could read one. Whoever is using his name for their own politcal agenda should be ashamed of themselves.
      • Gemologist 9 mths ago
        Stupid!!! He has a large staff of people around him all the time, any one of them could have written the letter for him - even if he couldn't... Really stupid comment. Think before posting...
      • DanU 9 mths ago
        I think you made his point, Gemologist. Just like Rep Gabrielle Giffords has a whole staff of folks that can help her write legislation. At some point, the affected individual is not doing the thing (whatever it is) themselves
    • LtDanhasnolegs  •  9 mths ago
      who cares what that old punch drunk draft dodging fool has to say??
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