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Title: 'Wear a headscarf or we will kill you': How the 'London Taliban' is targeting women and gays in bid to impose sharia law
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Daily Mail Online
URL Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art ... ays-bid-impose-sharia-law.html
Published: Apr 17, 2011
Author: Daily Mail Reporter
Post Date: 2011-04-17 16:40:44 by Sebastian
Keywords: None
Views: 5902
Comments: 14
Women who do not wear headscarves are being threatened with violence and even death by Islamic extremists intent on imposing sharia law on parts of Britain, it was claimed today. Other targets of the 'Talibanesque thugs', being investigated by police in the Tower Hamlets area of London, include homosexuals. Stickers have been plastered on public walls stating: 'Gay free zone. Verily Allah is severe in punishment'. Troubled: Whitechapel in east London is at the centre of the hate campaign by the 'London Taliban' (file picture) Posters for H&M which feature women in bikinis and a racy poster for a Bollywood film have been defaced. It is believed Muslim extremists are behind a spate of attacks being investigated by police, according to the Sunday Times. How they want to see women: 'Talibanesque thugs' have been threatening women including non-Muslims with violence for not wearing a headscarf An Asian woman who works in a pharmacy in east London was told to dress more modestly and wear a veil or the shop would be boycotted. When she went to the media to talk about the abuse she suffered, a man later entered the pharmacy and told her: 'If you keep doing these things, we are going to kill you'. The 31-year-old, who is not a practising Muslim, said she has since been told to take holiday by the pharmacy owners and now fears she may lose her job. She said: 'Why should I wear a hijab (headscarf) or burqa? I haven't done anything wrong.' Other incidents reported include the placing of stickers across the white-minority borough which state it is a 'gay-free zone' and the daubing of paint on posters for clothing shop H&M featuring women in bikinis. Ghaffar Hussain, of the anti-extremism thin tank the Quilliam Foundation, told The Sunday Times that the intimidation was the work of 'Talibanesque thugs'. He added: 'This minority think they have the right to impose their fringe interpretation of Islam on others.' Paul Rickett from the Met Police said: 'I am saddened that there are a small minority of people who do not wish to respect the lifestyle choices of others'. He added that there was nothing to indicate the incidents were linked. Three men have been charged with religiously-aggravated criminal damage in connection with some of the incidents, which have mirrored crude attempt at censorship in Birmingham. Borough Commander of Tower Hamlets, Paul Rickett said: 'I am saddened that there are a small minority of people who do not wish to respect the lifestyle choices of others. 'I would like to reassure the people of Tower Hamlets that we are investigating these incidents. 'At this stage there is no information to suggest any of the incidents are linked. Anyone found committing such criminal acts will face criminal proceedings. Defence: Anjem Choudary said Muslims would speak out if they thought women who followed their faith were not observing sharia law 'We work closely with faith leaders in the community, the Tower Hamlets interfaith forum, our partner agencies and the local community to ensure that people feel safe in the borough.' Khalid Mahmood, MP for Birmingham Perry Bar, said he had seen posters vandalised in Birmingham but was not aware of threats being made. He said: 'I have seen posters defaced in Birmingham and it's just complete nonsense. 'If people choose to follow the religion they should be free to do so and we don't want to go down the route that the French have done, but these people have to accept other people. 'If it's about the freedom to do what you want, others should have the freedom to do what they want to do. 'It's the actions of a very small minority, and in Birmingham we have not seen people threaten women who are not wearing the burqa - it someone were to do that the police should be informed.' Firebrand Muslim cleric Anjem Choudary said that he was aware of individuals who would speak up if they saw a Muslim woman without a headscarf, but insisted they were only giving advice about their views of Islam. He said no threats would be made and described the allegations of threats of death as 'completely ridiculous'. He said: 'There are groups who propogate Islam, and if they see a Muslim woman without a hijab they may say "sister, it's obligatory that you cover your hair". 'It's an individual intervention to propagate Islam. For non-Muslims, they may point out to them that women are being exploited in the West. 'It's about telling people about the preference of covering up, but nobody's going to say "you are going to be killed".' Tower Hamlets has a reputation for being a centre of Islamic extremism in London. Recently it was revealed Rich Dart, a middle class former BBC worker had converted to Islam and was living in Bow, east London in a £300,000 flat paid for by benefits. Muslim convert: Former BBC worker Rich Dart (pictured speaking into a loud hailer) at a rally Despite being unemployed, Mr Dart regularly attends Muslim rallies in which he was recently heard to say: 'When the Taliban defeat the allies we will establish Sharia law and take the fight to the enemy.' Before Christmas posters appeared in the borough claiming the religious festival was 'evil'. The campaign's organiser was 27-year-old Abu Rumaysah, who once called for Sharia Law in Britain at a press conference held by hate preacher leader Anjem Choudary, the leader of banned militant group Islam4UK. Mr Rumaysah said: 'Christmas is a lie and as Muslims it is our duty to attack it. 'But our main attack is on the fruits of Christmas, things like alcohol abuse and promiscuity that increase during Christmas and all the other evils these lead to such as abortion, domestic violence and crime. 'We hope that out campaign will make people realise that Islam is the only way to avoid this and convert.' 
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#1. To: Sebastian (#0)
England in the 1500's! The Great Reformation! New Ideas! New Beliefs! New Religions! Reigning Monarchs dictated the 'favoured' religion! Schools taught the official religion decreed by the reigning Queen or King Failure to adhere to the 'favoured' religion could often lead to great danger - Imprisonment! Torture! Execution! Adhering to the 'wrong' religion brought risks to personal wealth, freedom and life Queen Mary I (r.1553-1558), Elizabeth's sister, believed passionately in the Catholic religion and persecuted Protestants who were burned alive for their beliefs ( hence her nickname Bloody Mary ) Queen Elizabeth I (r.1558-1603) succeeded her sister Queen Mary and adhered to the Protestant religion and restored Protestantism as the official religion. She did, however, firmly believe that people should be allowed to practice the Catholic religion without fear of recrimination so long as it presented no threat to peace in the realm and her rule over England There were, however, many Catholic plots against Queen Elizabeth I - many Catholics wanted to replace Elizabeth with her cousin Mary Queen of Scots. These plots eventually led to the execution of Mary Queen of Scots http://www.elizabethan-era.org.uk/religion-elizabethan-england.htm Oh how shocking. People trying to force their religion on others in England. A country where the fight between Catholic and Prodestant has been bloody and full of laws telling people where and even which church to go to. These people are wrong and should be reeled in by law enforcement, but religious intolerence and strife are woven throughtout the tapestry of history ib England, and I doubt that will ever change.
Couldn't happen here, of course.
Rajneeshees in Oregon -- The Untold Story: In 1985, the Rajneesh commune dissolves after death plots and botched assassination attempts target outsiders and insiders alike. Ma Anand Sheela's gaze swept over the commune leaders seated on the floor before her. She was in an especially dark mood. "Are you people cowards or are you sannyasins of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh?" she asked. The day before, a jury shocked the commune by awarding $1.7 million to a former Rajneeshee for an unpaid loan. The judgment was part of ever-worsening developments for the eastern Oregon compound. Sheela said the verdict showed the Rajneeshees couldn't count on fair treatment from U.S. courts or anyone else. The commune's enemies had to be stopped, she said. They had to be killed. That night, Sheela was an exhausted and nearly defeated woman. For four years, she had done the bidding of Rajneesh, an Indian guru who pressed Sheela to build him an international commune. Sheela chose to do that on a 64,000-acre ranch an hour's drive north of Madras. Many of those seated before her had helped. The mix this May night in 1985 included the presidents of the commune, its investment corporation and its medical operation. The mayor of the sect's city was there, as were a handful of operatives who had secretly executed most of Sheela's plots. After Sheela spoke, another leader gave what amounted to a pep talk, supporting Sheela's startling call to action. (more in above link) Thought you might be interested in a great five part piece on a large religious sect we had here in Oregon that made national news with murder plots and poisoned salad bars to make people too sick to go vote. They made national news and you might find it appealing in tht most of those duped into this religion were young, liberal with beaucoup de l'argent de poche.
Yes, I remember the story. I figured the devoted were spoiled kids with too much time and money. Figures they'd be lefties, too.
pong. (stay where you are)
#1. To: Goldi-Lox (#0) I used the wrong link. yukon posted on 2011-03-27 1:40:47 ET
pong. (stay where you are) It appears Richard has stopped posting here, but it was damn decent of you to warn him of the dangers there.
And the sheep will bleat their submission, Burma Shave.
I worry about him. You know how very impetuous he can be after hitting the Sterno. Maybe Tater/Gatlin or his master, Harrowup can warn "Ibluafartsky" or whomever he is today.
#1. To: Goldi-Lox (#0) I used the wrong link. yukon posted on 2011-03-27 1:40:47 ET
I thought I should ping Richard and let him know that he is cared about. Seems Stone is locking threads about Richard and the gang, while continuing to let them post here protected, even after they did what they did to his site. I've NEVER seen Stone lock threads before. See ya around.
And the sheep will bleat their submission, Burma Shave.
I've NEVER seen Stone lock threads before. i got a taunt from tater tot immediately after the lock out, looks like stone is trying to protect him from a serious beat down
If that's what Stone wants to be happening, it's his site, and he can do what he wants. I'm not about to tell Stone who he should ban or not ban. Anyone who doesn't agree with "the gang" and it's tactics ought to find a new place to post, since they seem to be protected here. Just MHO. YMMV. Stone locked one thread because it had "wandered off subject". NEVER have I seen him lock threads for being "off topic". Then one that stuck EXCLUSIVELY to the topic (Is Tater OK???) got locked. It wasn't being hijacked, it wasn't interfering with other threads. Locked. Seems it's the topic that gets things locked. Stone will get the echo chamber he's after.
And the sheep will bleat their submission, Burma Shave.
I closed it because it is dominating everything and I feel silly talking about if someone is a fag or not. I know it isn't that black and white but that is kind of how I feel. Anyway I opened up the yukon asked for this thread with something that I think you will all find interesting and if it were chess it would probably be checkmate.
It seems to me that every thread turning into a yukon thread will chase off other people who want to discuss politics. It isn't a pro or anti tater etc thing.
the only reason to lock the thread was to avoid the asskickin tater tot was about to receive, the yukon thread, which stone just unlocked, gave me some good ammo to trash those assclown, i think you did a good post today about stupid they were to gloat about their military style mission i did sigint with the nsa while in the army and we'd loved to have an idiot like tater tot give the details of an op to the enemy,
I googled that military style comment. Nothing came up. Where was it posted, here or LP. It sounded like here but I didn't have time to check it out yet.
PROTESTANT OR CATHOLIC RELIGION?
#2. To: Ferret Mike (#1)
People trying to force their religion on others in England.
#3. To: Sebastian (#2)
Rajneeshees' Utopian dreams collapse as talks turn to murder -- Part 5 of 5
#4. To: Ferret Mike (#3)
They made national news
#5. To: yukon (#0)
Other targets of the 'Talibanesque thugs', being investigated by police in the Tower Hamlets area of London, include homosexuals.
#6. To: Liberator (#5)
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To: yukon
Seeing the others as fools,
Not knowing nor even caring,
They've become no more than tools.
#7. To: Wood_Chopper (#6)
#8. To: Liberator, the Richard Simmons of LF???, yukon'! (#7)
I worry about him. You know how very impetuous he can be after hitting the Sterno. Maybe Tater/Gatlin or his master, Harrowup can warn "Ibluafartsky" or whomever he is today.
Seeing the others as fools,
Not knowing nor even caring,
They've become no more than tools.
#9. To: Wood_Chopper, Liberator, (#8)
Seems Stone is locking threads about Richard and the gang, while continuing to let them post here protected, even after they did what they did to his site.
#10. To: calcon (#9)
i got a taunt from tater tot immediately after the lock out, looks like stone is trying to protect him from a serious beat down
Seeing the others as fools,
Not knowing nor even caring,
They've become no more than tools.
#11. To: Wood_Chopper (#10)
#12. To: Wood_Chopper (#10)
#13. To: Wood_Chopper (#10)
#14. To: calcon (#13)
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