Muslim Men Enforcing Sharia Law...

[Gromit]

...not prosecuted for religiously aggravated offences.

The 3 men attacked members of the public for holding hands, being immodestly dressed and drinking alcohol. They said the wanted Sharia Law and were patroling Bethnal Green.

// "When, on occasions, a person shows their intolerance of another individual, whether by aggression or violence and in such a way as to cause real fear to the individual, then the law can be invoked to protect that individual."

The judge said that her sentencing powers were restricted because the prosecution had chosen not to prefer religiously aggravated offences. //

http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2013/dec/06/muslim-vigilantes-jailed-sharia-law-attacks-london

How can this possibly not be religiously aggravated? They attacked people for not following a religious law. Why were they let of this more serious offence?

[emmie]

have you read of his earlier incarnation as the playboy of the western world, how did his conversion come about i wonder. He smoked, drank and dabbled with women, now he is the hell fire preacher, must have been some party to have so turned his head.

[tonyav]

emmie
but they are not just killing the Infidel, they are killing other Muslims, men, women and children. Watch the news, read the papers, go on line, Syria, Egypt, Pakistan, Afghanistan, all the same.

Yes I know, emmie, those countries mentioned can't be towing the Muslim line enough !.
I just thought that you mean't the Muslim terrorist actions that have occurred here in our country.

[emmie]

not just here, the atrocities continue on a daily basis across the globe, by members of a peaceful religion, one we are told are inhabited by only a few zealots, of course why didn't i see that...

[sp1814]

Please don't think that I'm having a go at anyone here, because I'm not...but...

...what have you done about it?

Has anyone here actually done something positive, or are you all content to post on AB bemoaning the situation?

I chose to spend a long time working with a charity that supports vulnerable young people (counselling big brother kind of thing).

I mentored a number of teens, some of whom were Muslim and a couple who held some very reductive views, and I know through this charity that we had a positive impact on their lives and the way they view others.

So specifically, what is anyone doing? Apart from complaining?

[TWR]

The Kettle is BOILING
SP??????

[sp1814]

TWR

Huh?

I don't get it.

[jomifl]

Muslim's have fought wars with other muslims for centuries for not being 'muslim' enough or for being the wrong kind of muslim. According to the koran they aren't supposed to do this but it seems that the more 'muslim' you are the more you can ignore the koran. I don't think there is anything non muslims can do about it.

[whiskeryron]

Easy peasy, those imposing sharia law in this country DEPORT the bar stewards.

WR.

[Brenden]

I agree with you WR but as mushroom stated - where? - if they are british born - probably to the land of their forefathers which they still consider themselves part of.

[whiskeryron]

Enough of the wish washy sentiment let's have action.

WR.

[emmie]

sp, if our governments, who after all are laughingly the ones in charge stick their heads in the sand, can i ask you what ordinary people are supposed to do about the situation, do you think we should have to make the changes to them, to sway them from a life of discord or hatred to their countrymen and women, those born into this society, country should thank their lucky stars, because they could have been born in some s hite backwater, walking ten miles to get water, or if a girl be subjected to FGM or married off to a man old enough to be her grandfather. It is always us that is supposed to persuade others from their ways, why? Surely one has been provided with enough ammunition to live a decent life here, free schools, chance to go to Uni, hospital, GP treatment, and lots more besides, i never understand this idiocy of following doctrines of some country, religion, culture thousands of miles away you have never even been to, let alone been part of. Born here you have endless advantages, many denied to billions across the globe.

[naomi24]

Tony, //they are not just killing the Infidel, they are killing other Muslims, men, women and children.//

You overlook the nature of the fundamentalist mindset. Apart from the fact that anyone who doesn’t believe as they do – other Muslims included – are deemed fair targets – to them it is an honour to die for Allah and Islam (which means ‘submission’), so any faithful Muslim who happens to be caught up in the flack is supposed to be willing and happy to give his life, sure in the knowledge that his reward will be eternity in Paradise.

[emmie]

as that appears to be the case, then heaven help us all.