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| Controversy over the loyalty of Spain's Muslim soldiers | ||
| 2007-02-02 | ||
| Muslim soldiers serving in the Spanish army in the enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla are sparking controversy among security experts. Some doubt their loyalty to Spain and fear they could side with neighbouring Morocco in case of a conflict between the two countries. Located on Morocco's Mediterranean coast, Ceuta and Melilla have belonged to Spain for centuries, but Rabat continues to claim sovereignty over them.
Officially, Ceuta and Melilla are presented as models of a harmonious coexistence between Catholics, Muslims and the smaller Jewish and Hindu communities, but the reality is less rosy. If a conflict erupted with Morocco over sovereignty or some other issue, "I'm not certain the Muslim soldiers would obey me," one commander said.
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| Posted by:ryuge |
| #12 'Because of their higher birth rate and and a higher unemployment' This is a common theme throughout Europe!!! You should only have kids if you can afford them!!! These Parasites want infidel Governments to pay for them and give nothing in return!!! Must be part of their plan to bankrupt the West!!! |
| Posted by: Ebbolump Glomotle9608 2007-02-02 11:40 |
| #11 At least the Spaniards are finally discussing the risk, instead of flaccidly waiting for the change of rulers. Acknowledging a problem is the necessary first step toward solving it. |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2007-02-02 11:20 |
| #10 If a conflict did break out, possibly over Ceuta or Melilla - security experts wonder, would the Muslim soldiers act like Spanish patriots, or would they turn their weapons against their Christian comrades-in-arms? "Wondering experts" indeed. Since we'll not be hearing the opinions of the late Army Captain Christopher Seifer or Air Force Major Gregory Stone, SGT Hasan Akbar, please give us your opinion on the topic. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2007-02-02 10:33 |
| #9 And thus, Spain goes the way of France. |
| Posted by: DarthVader 2007-02-02 10:16 |
| #8 do not promote Islam as a part of Spanish culture. From Muslim invasion to Lepanto the only part Islam has taken in Spanish culture has been as the ennemy who needs to be fought. |
| Posted by: a 2007-02-02 09:49 |
| #7 ...We stick our fingers in our ears and sing so we cannot hear you, la la la la la...now quit asking hard questions and turn over the guys who murdered our cameraman. Love, The Spanish Government Mike |
| Posted by: Mike Kozlowski 2007-02-02 09:28 |
| #6 At the start of the US Civil War, southern students at West Point immediately left the school, when the loyalty question arose. Western countries should not be allowing Muslims in our militaries. They lack even local loyalties. |
| Posted by: Sneaze 2007-02-02 09:02 |
| #5 Does the raping include boys, girls, sheep, and camels? Probably, but those don't tend to produce the same kinds of high birthrates. Unless there's been a sudden surge in Minotaur-like children and the MSM is keeping it quiet . . . |
| Posted by: The Doctor 2007-02-02 08:56 |
| #4 Does the raping include boys, girls, sheep, and camels? |
| Posted by: JohnQC 2007-02-02 08:37 |
| #3 terrorist activities probably involve raping 16 year olds :( |
| Posted by: MacNails 2007-02-02 08:34 |
| #2 Because of their higher birth rate, Muslims are expected to become the majority in Ceuta and Melilla in a little over a decade. High birth rates are common in the muzzie world. Jeez when do they have time for the old "bim datta bom datta boo" with praying 6 times a day and terrorist activities? |
| Posted by: JohnQC 2007-02-02 08:26 |
| #1 Headline should be "Controversy over the loyalty of Muslim soldiers in Spain's Army". Experience tells us that muslims are not deserving of trust. |
| Posted by: Bright Pebbles in Blairistan 2007-02-02 07:36 |