alexa, look behind you, I think there's an islamophobe!
alexa, look behind you, I think there's an islamophobe!
There you go again. You are unable a) to honestly reply to a post and b) to reframe from seeing everything in terms of stereotypes.
There you go again. You are unable a) to think critically and b) to esacpe the islamophobes.
Sorry, the content of the article is enough.
See edit (I was thinking the same).
Anyway, this pilot is just the tip of the iceberg. There are thousands (perhaps billions) of nervous people in positions of power trying to do the right thing with limited intelligence (yes, in a few ways). Let's give him the benefit of the doubt and say that he got a little confused and decided to err on the side of caution. At least, until there is proof that he is, in fact, a boogyman.
Is that reasonable?
No.
Who but a racist bigot would judge people by the fact that they look and dress differently than they do?
Thyere not bigots theyre sheltered little people who fear the funny hats.
Wonder if she was banned from a flight too :2razz:
Am going to take the unpopular view here.
Islam has the worst image problem of any religion I can possibly think of. I realize not every Muslim is a terrorist nor is every person sitting in a Baptist church this morning a Fred Phelps sympathizer.
The recent Muslims in England protest who praise Osama Bin Laden and predict more violence against the USA has further tarnished that image of Muslims. Once again I am reminded this doesn't speak for all Muslims. But unlike the Phelps screwballs who number less than 100 the number of Muslims who view Bin Laden as a hero is quite extensive.
Another difference between our screwball Phelps clan is that their is always a greater number of Americans protesting them wherever they go. It may not be right but I believe it is going be up to the Muslims to improve their image. I would think that if the Bin Laden protesters are such a minority that there would be tenfold number of Muslims protesting these who tarnish their reputation.
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You are quite wrong to imagine that this group is any different in regard to Muslims than Phelps is to Christians ...and as for their being more protests against Phelps, well I saw a program on them a couple of years ago and I saw no anti phelps protest. What should I do demand all American Christians are removed from areoplanes before I get on. Ridiculous justification.
I think you do not understand what you are talking about. Here is your protest BBC News - Police step in at Bin Laden protest outside US embassy
You no doubt are unaware that Muslims for crusades are led by Anjem Choudary a well known extremist who is kept a good watch on. His previous group Islam4UK which is banned tended to call off it's marches when it knew that counter Muslim protests were arranged against it. Since it's incarnation as Muslims Against Crusaddes it has tended to get involved in marches/fights with the neo nazi EDL.
This has zilch to do with ordinary Muslims. Go see the discussion in the European thread.
http://www.debatepolitics.com/europe/98575-enoch-powell-right.html
You are quite wrong to imagine that this group is any different in regard to Muslims than Phelps is to Christians ...and as for their being more protests against Phelps, well I saw a program on them a couple of years ago and I saw no anti phelps protest. What should I do demand all American Christians are removed from areoplanes before I get on. Ridiculous justification.
I think Muslims should do similar things to scare white people.
Muslim group: two imams pulled from plane bound for North Carolina - CNN.com
I understand the fear after all that has happened over the past few years. However is it necessary to pull two individuals who have passed security off a plane, because they've made some people uncomfortable?
thoughts?
It's unfortunate, but, really? It shouldn't be our problem. The old "When in Rome..." quote applies here, in my opinion. If people with Swastikas on their foreheads were blowing up planes, how smart is it to put a Swastika on your forehead and get on an airplane? I'm sorry, but I believe empathy goes both ways.