Top Ten Reasons for Deporting Cat Stevens
copyright © 2004 by Robert L. Blau

    Under pressure from legal action initiated by Yusuf Islam, formerly known as Cat Stevens, the US Department of Homeland Security released the following justifications for the recent deportation of the former pop star:

10.  He keeps changing his name (from Steven Georgiou to Cat Stevens to Yusuf Islam).  That's a clear sign of guilt.  For something.

9.    He was refused entry to Israel in 2000.  Those guys must know something.  We trust them almost as much as we do Saudi Arabia.

8.   He's a Muslim.  'Nuff said.

7.   Not only is he a Muslim, but he actually chose to be one!

6.   He keeps condemning terrorism.  You know a Muslim who does that must be up to something.

5.   We really don't like him.

4.   Our expensive, new
Advanced Passenger Information System says he has to be watched.  Technology doesn't lie.

3.   He's a "peace activist."  His kind ruin all the fun.

2.   He criticizes the US war on Iraq.  Maybe we could forgive his peace posturing if he would keep his mouth shut about that.

1.   He gave up a lucrative career for his religious beliefs.  You can't trust someone who can't be bought.