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Britain
7/7 bombings 'justified' say a quarter of British Muslims
2006-08-08
ALMOST a quarter of British Muslims say the 7/7 bombings can be justified because of the Government's support for the war on terror, according to an opinion poll. And nearly half of those polled, or 45 per cent, believe the 9/11 attacks on New York were a conspiracy between the United States and Israel.
“A third of those questioned said they would rather live under Sharia law in the UK than British law. ”
The survey, for a Channel 4 Dispatches documentary to be screened tonight, found Muslims under 24 were twice as likely to justify the 7/7 attacks as those aged over 45. It found 24 per cent either agreed or tended to agree that the 7/7 bombings were justified, although 48 per cent said they "strongly disagreed". A third of those questioned said they would rather live under Sharia law in the UK than British law. The survey also reveals concerns among Muslims about Britain's moral standards, with 40 per cent saying it is a country of bad moral behaviour.
Posted by:Fred

#16  And the other 75% practice taquia.

Bingo, gromgoru .
Posted by: Zenster   2006-08-08 16:58  

#15  Good point, Depot Guy. 44 percent of those polled simply hang up without comment. Polls are also slanted for results by the questions and by the phone numbers called.
recently, in Lebanon, a poll was taken asking if people support Hezbollah. Those called thought it was Hezbollah calling, so they said 'sure, love 'em'.
If I were a pollster, I would take a poll like an IQ test. Results:
Among group1, people who cannot think for themselves, global warming is the top issue.
Among group2, educated, the war on terror is the top issue.
Among group3, self-educated, the war against Islam is the top issue.
Among group1, coporate America is the enemy.
Among group2, American imperialism is the enemy.
Among group3, stupidity is the enemy.
Posted by: wxjames   2006-08-08 12:48  

#14  Â“These polls, while I'm highly skeptical of them…”

Indeed BA! It’s not that the conclusions asserted of this poll are implausible. But can someone explain how the polling solicitors can ethically claim that the “respondents” of one isolated poll translates into an entire segment of the population? On the rare occasions I’ve been asked to participate in a poll, I always have something more important to do. (You know…like clip my toenails or something.)
Posted by: DepotGuy   2006-08-08 10:43  

#13  What more proof do the Brits and European want as to where their country is going. Prayer rugs anyone?
Posted by: Art   2006-08-08 10:18  

#12  where's the surprise meter?
Posted by: Broadhead6   2006-08-08 09:34  

#11  "A third of those questioned said they would rather live under Sharia law in the UK than British law."

In that case, why not swap 'em for the suffering non-muslims living in Indonesia, Pakistan and even Malaysia, for example? There'll be takers from over there.
Posted by: Duh!   2006-08-08 09:18  

#10  Howard UK: How do you REALLY feel? I'd like to see the MSM take a poll of UK citizens who have been there for 4-5 generations and see the outcomes of what they feel about Islam. These polls, while I'm highly skeptical of them, don't bode well for our cousins across the pond. Godspeed and happy huntin' dear Brits.
Posted by: BA   2006-08-08 09:18  

#9  How about voting rather than blowing yourselves to bits to make a political point? How about getting a job to relieve the poverty in your community? How about speaking English to help you get on in society? Nope, not interested. F*ck off then.
Posted by: Howard UK   2006-08-08 08:10  

#8  They already cost a bundle. 90% are on benefits. The net difference would be very low, and the security boost/crime lowering/cultural improvement resulting from it would offset this.
Posted by: Bright Pebbles   2006-08-08 08:01  

#7  I know, I know, some were born in UK. How about this... They have to go to Mekkka at least once in their life. How about accomodating and facilitating their religious duty by airdrop over Mekkka. No shoots necessary, Allan will provide, no doubt about it.
Posted by: twobyfour   2006-08-08 06:52  

#6  And the other 75% practice taquia.
Posted by: gromgoru   2006-08-08 06:50  

#5  Pebbles, you are such a gentle soul... That would cost a bundle. You need to find more economical approach. How about deportation to the place of origin?
Posted by: twobyfour   2006-08-08 06:42  

#4  100% of this UK citizen think I-slam should be declared a terrorist group and it's members arrested.
Posted by: Bright Pebbles   2006-08-08 06:29  

#3  Muslim gratitude in action. They want us out of their sick countries, and they want to come here. Somebody is getting the short end of the stick.
Posted by: Snease Shaiting3550   2006-08-08 06:17  

#2  Time to fumigate
Posted by: Captain America   2006-08-08 00:47  

#1  I wonder what percentage of real Brits think its justified to make Islam illegal.
Posted by: Jackal   2006-08-08 00:15  

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