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    Hate, Terrorism and America's Religious Pluralism

    Wade Michael Page attack on a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin raises disturbing questions about American intolerance of a major religion.

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    By Warren Olney • Aug 7, 2012 • 50m Listen

    Investigators are trying to determine why Wade Michael Page shot up a Sikh house of worship in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. We hear the latest on the killer and the disturbing questions raised by the history of American intolerance of a major world religion. Also, Iran pledges support after Syrian defection, and the British bank Standard Chartered is accused of illegally laundering $250 billion worth of Iranian money. What does it mean for America's financial system?

    Banner image: Mourners prepare for a candlelight vigil at the Sikh Temple in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Photo by John Gress/Reuters

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      Warren Olney

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