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| Britain |
| UK "just like" Nazi Germany |
| 2006-12-19 |
| A senior Muslim invoked Hitler's 1930s Nazi regime while attacking the Government over its treatment of British Muslims. They probably thought it was a compliment. Muhammed Abdul Bari accused ministers of stigmatising Britain's Islamic community and fuelling xenophobia. Mr Bari, the head of the Muslim Council of Britain, criticised the Government for "unfairly targeting" Muslims, and said that it was undermining their status as In a presentation to MPs, Mr Bari went so far as to ask: "What is the degree of xenophobia that tipped Germany in the 1930s towards a murderous ethnic and cultural racism?" advertisement His comments have drawn criticism from Jewish leaders, angry at what they believe is a "crass" comparison. Jon Benjamin, the chief executive of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, said: "To try to recast modern Britain as equivalent to Nazi Germany is equally offensive and disingenuous, but also dangerous in that it will fuel alienation and anger, particularly at a time when conciliation is vital." Addressing the MPs, Mr Bari acknowledged that "very real progress has taken place for British Muslims under this Labour Government. . . good work has been done and must not be forgotten". But he added: "Neither should it be invoked to merely paper over the cracks. For if genuine change is to be achieved, the Government needs to address key domestic and foreign policy concerns. These include poverty and social exclusion, Islamaphobia and discrimination, and the misuse of counter-terrorism powers. "In recent months there has been a veritable drip-feed of ministerial statements stigmatising an entire community. We have seen ministers' tours and even legislation being proposed on the premise that 'mosques are a problem'. "We have been told to accept that greater numbers of Muslims will be stopped and searched and also to 'inform on our children'. You will understand our worry about where all this is leading. Some Muslims have even sought the MCB's advice on whether they should change their names in order to avoid remarks. "This is what happens when a community is singled out by those at the helm of affairs." Mr Bari also rejected Tony Blair's call for Muslims to do more to fight terrorism. He put the responsibility squarely at the door of the Government. He said: "The attempt to place the problem on one doorstep is unfair and counter-productive." He blamed the "relentless barrage" of anti-terrrorism laws, labelling them "hastily formulated responses masquerading as policy". Mr Bari later said: "Politicians have failed to consider underlying causes of Muslim disaffection and have reacted hastily by over-legislating. "By appealing direct to the In October, the council was criticised by Ruth Kelly, the Communities Secretary, for that decision. She threatened to withhold the council's But in his presentation to MPs on the All Party Group on Race and Community last month, which included Labour's Diane Abbott and Harry Cohen, Mr Bari defended the decision. "The MCB would be honoured to participate in such a commemoration provided it gave equal respect to the innocent victims of all genocides around the world. But we cannot accept that some people are more worthy of remembrance than others purely on the basis of their religion." Mr Bari ended his speech by calling for Hint: It does not mean "take over and turn into hellhole like the one you came from." Yesterday, Mr Bari said that he did not recall the exact phrases he had used during the speech. But he said: "We know what happened in Nazi Germany and we have to be on guard against entire communities being demonised due to the actions of a minority." Yeah, like the jooooos in the Middle East. Oh, wait. They're nearly all gone. |
| Posted by:Jackal |
| #8 Hey I thought the U.S. was Nazi Germany? |
| Posted by: Cyber Sarge 2006-12-19 23:14 |
| #7 Muhammed isn't a lampshade or chair yet, either. But I suppose I'm splitting hairs. Which reminds me he isn't a bomb sight. And I'll bet he still has all his teeth in his head with the gold fillings intact. |
| Posted by: gorb 2006-12-19 22:45 |
| #6 Actually, there was an affinity between the two. Just google Himmler and Muslim. The Nazis raised the SS unit “Handschar” composed of muslims to fight Tito’s partisans in Yugoslavia. Part of the nastiness that still plays out today. |
| Posted by: Flolumble Spash6293 2006-12-19 21:44 |
| #5 Are you a bar of soap yet, Muhammed? Then you ain't in Nazi Germany. |
| Posted by: tu3031 2006-12-19 21:36 |
| #4 Time should have made Adolf their Man Of The Year Hmmm...Steve...they did. |
| Posted by: Flolumble Spash6293 2006-12-19 21:31 |
| #3 "equal citizens" The problem is, they don't want to be "equal citizens". They see themselves as a religiously ordained elite and act accordingly. Such disregard for their host country's culture and constant resort to violence, combined with an abject refusal to assimilate almost demands their eventual deportation or internment. While the Jews in no way deserved their WW-II fate, Islam almost requires it in and of itself. Muslims need to set about changing that damn soon if they don't want their complaints to become reality. |
| Posted by: Zenster 2006-12-19 21:25 |
| #2 "UK "just like" Nazi Germany" So where are the concentration camps? For moslems. Tell ya' what, abdul-baby - when you get sent to a concentration camp, then I might listen. Until then, STFU, you worthless wanker. |
| Posted by: Barbara Skolaut 2006-12-19 20:53 |
| #1 Again with the Hitler business. Time should have made Adolf their Man Of The Year for his contribution to loony political discourse. |
| Posted by: SteveS 2006-12-19 20:30 |