[Iran Press TV] A protest organized by Unite Against Fascism ...Fascism: a political system developed in Italy symbolized by the Roman fasces -- thin reeds, each flimsy in itself but unbreakable when bound into a bundle. The word is nowadays thrown around by all sorts of people who have no idea what they're talking about...
has been held at the French Embassy in London against a burqa ban which has come into force in La Belle France.
The protesters were holding placards reading, "Defend religious and cultural freedom" and "Face veil - a woman's right to choose." They called for a halt in Islamophobic attacks on veils.
Over 40 supporters of the racist group, English Defence League (EDL), attacked the peaceful protesters before the police surrounded and guided them away.
"It is unacceptable that a group of racist thugs has attacked a demo calling for freedom of religious and cultural expression for Mohammedan women," UAF Secretary Weyman Bennett said.
He said French president Nicolas Sarkozy ...23rd and current President of the French Republic and ex officio Co-Prince of Andorra. Sarkozy is married to singer-songwriter Carla Bruni, who has a really nice birthday suit... has opened the door to racist and fascist groups by targeting Mohammedans through measures such as the burqa ban.
"It is clear the EDL is building a street thug movement that aims to smash anyone who stands up against racism, fascism and Islamophobia. ...the irrational fear that Moslems will act the way they usually do... We will continue our efforts to oppose them," Bennett said.
The French president's rule on the unlawfulness of covering faces in public, is considered as the latest instance of the rising wave of Islamophobia all over Europe.
Meanwhile, ...back at the hoedown Bob finally got to dance with Sally... some feminists have supported the ban, claiming that wearing burqa or covering the face is a sign of women's repression. No! Reeeally?
Critics say regulations that force women to change their religion or the way they dress do not provide freedom for them, but are considered as a tool of oppression and prejudice.
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"Over 40 supporters of the racist group, English Defence League (EDL), attacked the peaceful protesters before the police surrounded and guided them away."
This is interesting. Leading up to the royal wedding (tm), the EDL are becoming increasingly belligerent against Muslim offenses, riots and disruptions. The Muslim burning of poppies on Armistice Day has enraged the Brits, and is now cited as the final straw.
I hope the Muslim troublemakers show up in force to meet the EDL at the train stations near Westminster, because win or lose, the EDL would no longer be passive, but actively fighting against them.
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