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“There they go again,” observes the New York Daily News:
Like the avengers who vowed death to novelist Salman Rushdie for his affront to Islam, like those who slew Dutch filmmaker Theo Van Gogh for his, like the mobs who ran mindless riot across Europe in protest of cartoons they deemed offensive to their prophet, now tens of thousands of Sudanese Muslims are demanding the execution by firing squad of British schoolteacher Gillian Gibbons, who made the mistake of letting her 7-year-old charges name a teddy bear Muhammed.
Gibbons’ arrest and imprisonment for bear crime resonates in the UK, writes Shiraz Maher:
For almost two decades we’ve allowed the message of political Islam to breed unchallenged within the British Muslim community, preaching separation and confrontation. The blame for that must rest solely with Muslims and, as a former member of the intemperate Hizb ut-Tahrir, I’m willing to accept more than my share.
Our indifference has allowed Islamism to become the dominant political discourse among young British Muslims.
So we’ve noticed. And over in India:
A feminist author is to rewrite her autobiography after she was forced to flee from Muslim extremists who placed a bounty on her head.
Taslima Nasreen, 45, a former doctor, said today that she hoped that the move would appease fundamentalist groups and end a controversy that forced her to leave Calcutta last week …
“I have done what I have never done in my life. I have compromised even in a secular India.”
No no—Western Civ has got to go. Get with the program!
I’m sure they’ll soon present articles explaining how this is all George Bush’s fault. That’ll clear the problem right up!
Posted by Andrea Harris, Administrator on 2007 12 02 at 01:30 AM • permalink
There’s no such thing as a former doctor. Once a doctor – always a doctor.
Just ask Brendan Nelson.
In addition, I would seriously reconsider your use of “secular” India as the beacon of freedom , Tim. Remember this is a country where non-Muslim lawmakers still keep homosexuality as a criminal offence.
Posted by AlexanderH on 2007 12 02 at 01:34 AM • permalink
I am absolutely appalled that Tim has not made this list (scroll to the bottom).
Via Plains Feeder (now that’s blasphemy, and I link it only as an example, for purposes of instruction; no laughing allowed).
- What have the feminists had to say about this? Yes, the feminists, surely you remember them? Big on women’s rights and stuff … bigger, better orgasms, “down on with men”?
Tammy Bruce certainly remembers.
Maybe if everyone clicks on that link, the fatwa-happy goon will notice the traffic and investigate…
Posted by Spiny Norman on 2007 12 02 at 01:48 AM • permalink
This appalling incident in Sudan can only lead to a worldwide ban on teddy bears.
Okay. Joke done.
Seriously, the Sudanese authorities are missing something big here, no? The children made the choice of name – the poor teacher only approved it, probably thinking that was a safer strategy that arguing with the anklebiters about the religion of The Prophet.
The kids don’t understand the fundamental tenets of their faith.
Blame the parents.Posted by SwinishCapitalist on 2007 12 02 at 01:59 AM • permalink
that arguing = than arguing. You can preview all you like some days, and still…
Posted by SwinishCapitalist on 2007 12 02 at 02:02 AM • permalink
In addition, I would seriously reconsider your use of “secular” India as the beacon of freedom , Tim.
It’s the most secular of those that share the Indian subcontinent (Pakistan and Bangladesh).
Sri Lanka, I’m not too sure. But from what I here, the discrimination there is mainly ethnic, rather than religious (Buddhist Sinhalese vs. Hindu Tamils)
Posted by Quentin George on 2007 12 02 at 02:09 AM • permalink
What’s all the fuss? If letting one teacher get beheaded is the price to pay for peace with out Islamic friends, then I’m all for it. Come on, people, omelet, eggs? This could be an opportunity here, for peace in our time!
Posted by Steve Skubinna on 2007 12 02 at 02:11 AM • permalink
But if it’s real I believe it’s in breach of British criminal law for several reasons.
If it’s real, the bobbies will turn a blind eye to it, in appeasement of the Muslims.
Posted by The_Real_JeffS on 2007 12 02 at 02:15 AM • permalink
Swinish: Seriously, the Sudanese authorities are missing something big here, no? The children made the choice of name…
Actually, some are calling for the children to be punished as well.
I would ask, “isn’t that incredible?”, but unfortunately I guess it’s not.
But lest we forget: “MODERATE MUSLIMS(tm)” don’t condone this sort of behavior. At least that’s what the western talking heads tell me…
Posted by zeppenwolf on 2007 12 02 at 02:32 AM • permalink
“Here is evidence afresh that at the heart of radical Islam…”
Radical Islam, my ass.
The problem wasn’t radical Communism, it was Communism.
The problem wasn’t radical Nazism, it was Nazism.
And, the problem isn’t radical Islam, it’s Islam.
Christ, get a clue.
Posted by Dave Surls on 2007 12 02 at 02:43 AM • permalink
I ain’t submitting to any religion founded by a scumbag that had sex with a nine year old girl.
Period.
That might be a colorful custom in Islamoloonlnd, but that shit don’t fly in California.
Well, maybe in Berkeley, but not in the civilized parts of California.
Posted by Dave Surls on 2007 12 02 at 03:13 AM • permalink
Seriously, the Sudanese authorities are missing something big here, no? The children made the choice of name – the poor teacher only approved it, probably thinking that was a safer strategy that arguing with the anklebiters about the religion of The Prophet.
The kids don’t understand the fundamental tenets of their faith and have to be killed.
Blame Kill the parents.There, fixed it for you.
MarkL
Canberra
- Posted by dean martin on 2007 12 02 at 04:20 AM • permalink
#17 locoti: Of course not. According to Fox News:
In her first remarks since being detained, Gibbons appealed for tolerance Friday in a conversation with her son.
Her son, John, said she appeared to be in good spirits during a telephone call on Friday.
“One of the things my mum said today was that ‘I don’t want any resentment towards Muslim people,”’ John Gibbons told The Associated Press.
No wonder she got into such strife. She has no idea what she’s dealing with. Didn’t before. Still doesn’t now.
“I don’t want any resentment towards Muslim people”
She was probably pre-loaded with Stockholm Syndrome when she went over there. Of course nobody should hold this barbaric display against the people responsible.
Great Britain is doomed, along with the rest of Eurabia.
Posted by Steve Skubinna on 2007 12 02 at 05:41 AM • permalink
#14, kae you may be onto something. After all, their own imams have told them they cannot have friends among the infidels.
Posted by Steve Skubinna on 2007 12 02 at 05:42 AM • permalink
If this were America, I could make a pun about “CAIR Bears”, but let it pass…(someone’s probably beaten me to it anyway).
What bothers me is that our local media report this absolutely ludicrous story without the slightest hint of a sneer or cocked eyebrow. Call for a woman to be killed because she guilelessly let her class call a teddy bear Mohamed, and the ABC will report you absolutely straight. On the other hand, if George Bush ‘mispronounces’ a word, or confuses his acronyms, ABC will practically run it with a laugh-track on the 6 o’clock bulletin.
“there are civilised parts in calif?”
You would be relatively safe at my house. Much of the state is in fact fairly barbaric. I’d especially avoid places like Oakland, San Francisco, Berkeley, or Los Angeles unless you have an experienced guide.
Posted by Dave Surls on 2007 12 02 at 06:54 AM • permalink
Here’s some more info on Taslima Nasreen
The problem isn’t Islamic extremism, the problem is Islam period.
Posted by Dave Surls on 2007 12 02 at 07:18 AM • permalink
It’s time for Isalm to either grow up, or be sent to its room.
Without it’s teddy bear.
Posted by Tex Lovera on 2007 12 02 at 09:36 AM • permalink
- Blimey! Good job it wasn’t a Golly, a Gay-Bob Doll or a Naughty Piggy!
I’ve got a pet Axolotl called Kevin. Does that qualify me for beheading?
In a similar vein:
A British children’s author who named a mole Mohammed to promote multiculturalism has renamed it Morgan for fear of offending Muslims.
Kes Gray, a former advertising executive, first decided on his gesture of cross-cultural solidarity after meeting Muslims in Egypt.
The character, Mohammed the Mole, appeared in Who’s Poorly Too, an illustrated children’s book, which also included Dipak Dalmatian and Pedro Penguin, in an effort to be “inclusive”.
This weekend Gray said he had decided to postpone a reprint and rename the character Morgan the Mole even though there had been no complaints.
“I had no idea at all of the sensitivities of the name Mohammed until seeing this case in Sudan,” said Gray. “As soon as I saw the news I thought, oh gosh, I’ve got a mole called Mohammed – this is not good.
“I feel incredibly sorry for that teacher,” added Gray. “Luckily for me, I’m in a position where I can avoid this.”
Jeez, what a dork!
I always thought the Marxists were pretty good at rousing the rabble, but they’ve got nothing on the Islamofreaks. And there isn’t a day that goes by without some prominent lefty wringing his hands and demanding that we do something about Darfur. Sure thing, pal; and what would you suggest?????
I live in a civilized part of California, missread. Placer County. Great location, beautiful terrain, fabulous recreation, low taxes (an almost non-existent welfare roll & money to burn), Bush by 64% in ‘06.
Posted by Kyda Sylvester on 2007 12 02 at 02:03 PM • permalink
That’s ‘04, of course. Re-elected John Doolittle in ‘06 much to our (their) shame.
Posted by Kyda Sylvester on 2007 12 02 at 02:06 PM • permalink
My wife grew up in Colfax. It’s pretty up there in Placer County, but it’s getting kind of crowded.
Posted by Dave Surls on 2007 12 02 at 03:43 PM • permalink
The hate in these comments is depressing. Many people condeming the studpidity and ignorance of these actions show themselves to be just as bad:
#16 But lest we forget: “MODERATE MUSLIMS(tm)” don’t condone this sort of behavior. At least that’s what the western talking heads tell me…
#18 And, the problem isn’t radical Islam, it’s Islam.
#22 The kids don’t understand the fundamental tenets of their faith and have to be killed.
Blame Kill the parents.#24 why would anyone go teach in that s…hole in the first place?? Would have to be a dumb leftie blinded by patronising racism in the belief she could tame the wild savages…something like that
#35 It’s time for Isalm to either grow up, or be sent to its room.
Without it’s teddy bear.
The ignorance and racism in these comments is apalling. I can see why many in here would support wars with Iraq and Iran; and it ain’t about the oil.
At least this is making MSM attention get turned to illustrate what barbarians they are
markL
canberra