It is IMO a bit controversial. (bolding added) http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/08/us...%20king&st=cse If this was a panel for discussing threats by Muslim and non-Muslim alike (Islamic extremism, militia, cross-border gangs, etc) then I think it would be far more useful because it would be far more comprehensive and effective in addressing the various sorts of threats the US faces. Whilst I agree with King's decision not to invite provocateurs like Spencer who cross fair boundaries and into anti-Muslim scaremongering, the idea of making the Muslim community at large defend itself as if it were on trial with all being guilty by association or silence is unhelpful. I think it ought to be constructive instead, i.e., 'help us out as fellow Americans' attitude, etc. It's also controversial IMO because Peter King heads it. Peter T. King - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia