Cross Torn Down...

[Khandro]

... on Greek island because it may cause offence to migrants!

https://greekcitytimes.com/2018/10/09/cross-in-lesvos-pulled-down-after-coexistence-group-on-the-island-claims-its-offensive-to-migrants/

I wanted to draw attention to this, I could have chosen one of several more outspoken articles, but this will suffice.
I suggest that Douglas Murray's, best-selling (and alarming) new book, 'The Strange Death of Europe' may be apt, would you not agree?

[anotheoldgit]

Rockrose
/// ‘Invasion ‘ lol how’s that for hysteria ///

All seems very reminiscent of Callaghan's "Crisis? What Crisis"?

[Ellipsis]

Going purely on what it says in the article, the cross had only just been put up ("A few days ago they placed at Apeli of Mytilene a large cross"), it seems without the proper permissions ("This act is illegal"), and that's probably why it was taken down ... there's no evidence that it was because it was offensive to immigrants.

[retrocop]

Damned odd that the smaller cross behind the destroyed one (first picture)was not also deemed offensive to immigrants. That overlooks the bay but apparently won't deter swimmers.

[Old_Geezer]

So, some group of hard-of-thinking folk take offence on behalf of others (who won't be offended an6way if they have any sense), and presumably it was the Harbour Minister of Lesvos and the Mayor of Lesvos, who, unable to think straight either, decided to offend everyone else on the island, and beyond, by authorising an act of vandalism. The world's gone mad.

[Zacs-Master]

Retro. No cross was deemed offensive to immigrants. It was deemed offensive to Christians. I think the reason (although the article is somewhat confused) is that it commemorates the deaths of immigrants swimming there (possibly trying to make it to shore but that’s not at all clear).

[Zacs-Master]

Khandro, the on line newspaper is called Greekcitytimes. A strange title if it isn’t Greek.

‘If you believe that it is right to remove the cross because it may offend migrants, - and you are entitled to your opinion - then man-up and say so’

You’re not listening, are you. It hasn’t been removed because it’s offensive to migrants. Read my post above. I’m not sure how many times I have to point out that your OP is completely incorrect, as is the ‘news’ source headline.

You’ve obviously given as much attention to my posts as the article in your link.

[mushroom25]

here's another report.
https://www.rt.com/news/440998-greece-lesbos-cross-vandalized/

this report suggests the cross was erected to commemorate those who died attempting to swim to lesbos. since the majority of the deceased would not be orthodox Christians, it would seem the cross was seen as somewhat insensitive, rather than offensive.

[jackthehat]

Pehaps they would be better off addressing this than erecting concrete crosses?

https://www.rt.com/news/438806-greece-camp-lesbos-refugees/

[Zacs-Master]

A much more sensible headline and balanced article which confirms my assumption at 11:48.

[ladybirder]

Do you mean your own post or the deleted post Zacs?
Confused of AB.

Who are the people who are doing the raping in these camps in Lesbos and other places?

[Gromit]

Greek City Times is published by an economic migrant.

Mr Giannakouras now lives in New south Wales, Australia from where he writes his website.

[Khandro]

//"According to Barberio, asylum seekers are subjected to violence "during night and day.""There is also sexual violence" which leads to "mental health issues," he said, adding that all categories of people at the camp may be subjected to it. "There is rape against men, women and children," //

By whom? not by the Greeks, for sure, and it's all coming to a place near you soon, that is if the EU, Merkel & co. have any say in it.

That above quote is from Russia Today and how many migrants are Russia taking?

[Zacs-Master]

Nice one Gromit.

[hereIam]

So glad the locals have put it back up again.

[retrocop]

hereiam
That's good news.


//According to Lesvos News, the placement of the cross caused negative reactions from aid organisations and a letter was sent to the Harbour Minister of Lesvos and the Mayor of Lesvos, by a coexistence group in Lesvos, stating the Cross was placed there to prevent migrants from swimming.//
If a Christian cross prevents immigrants from swimming why come to a Christian Island in the first place?
If,as alleged, the cross was a deterent to swimmers who drowned trying to reach Lesbos then the Greeks would be better to place it as a deterrent at the departure point. That would be err......Libya. I am sure the Libyans would show more respect to a Christian symbol in their country wouldn't they?

[jourdain2]

I am very pleased that the cross has been re-erected.

[Khandro]

//Mr Giannakouras [the publisher] now lives in New south Wales, Australia//

..... therefore, the cross wasn't pulled down.
To steal Peter P's line; yes another typical day on AB

[Zacs-Master]

Haaaaaa. Says the man who got the OP completely wrong and used a ‘news’ source which did the same.

I’d stick to Brietbart if I were you Khandro. At least we know they’re right wing.

[Khandro]

Insane, no other word.