Controversy
On September 19, 2008 Steven Choi was the subject of a controversy based on his highlighting opponent Todd Gallinger's extensive legal work with the Council for American Islamic Relations CAIR. Choi called CAIR "a dangerous Islamic organization."
Weeks after the Choi made his comment Gallinger received a death threat stating, "I want to cut off your head just like all the other Muslims deserve." When asked regarding his statement which may have fueled the incident, Choi stated, "It's a ridiculous question...Am I responsible for someone else making a threat to him? No. This is not my intent at all."
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