In order to understand this commentary, you should know something about the Ayatollah Khomeini. Go to wikipedia.org for a writeup on Khomeini.

1.  What problem is Robert Spencer addressing in his commentary?

2.  What solution does Mr. Spencer offer?

3.  Ayatollah Khomeini said that "Islam makes it incumbent on all adult males, provided they are not disabled or incapacitated, to prepare themselves for the conquest of countries so that the writ of Islam is obeyed in every country in the world....But those who study Islamic Holy War will understand why Islam wants to conquer the whole world." (para. 4)
Imam Yusuf Kavakci believes Khomeini to be a "great Islamic visionary."
Why is inviting Imam Kavakci to give the opening prayer at the Texas State Senate a problem?

4.  What responsibility do government leaders have to American citizens to ensure that the Imams they invite to speak or pray at meetings are the moderates they claim to be?