I saw this on the BBC News website:
Donald Trump says Muslims in the UK are not reporting
terrorists. Not true, according to the Metropolitan Police.
You have to ask why he felt it necessary to comment on
what's happening in another country at all.
A friend of mine posted this on FB this morning:
The first comment it attracted was this:
"Very good. But you're not Muslim. Why are you having to post this ? Where are all the decent Muslims ?"
So if the attacks had been staged by atheists (of whom I'm one), would this person expect
all 'decent' atheists to start posting - and posting what exactly? Apologies for the actions of a small band of nutters?
Meanwhile, the Central Glasgow Mosque posted this:
"During this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of terror attacks in Brussels. At Central Mosque Glasgow a special prayer session was held for the world peace and security after the midday prayers.
We strongly and unequivocally condemn all forms of terrorism and stand in solidarity with those who have fallen victim; whether they are in Brussels, Paris, Turkey or anywhere else in the world. May God grant them peace."
And then there was this on Twitter:
Matthew got plenty of replies, not all as polite as this one:
I confronted Matthew Doyle yesterday in Croydon. I asked him to explain
casual racism. He said "It was just a joke". A mealy mouthed reply.
Just remember, friends: Daesh wants us to hate each other. Their plan is to impose their view of the world on all of us. Their view is about financial domination, the subjugation of women, control of the oil markets, political power. To get these things, they have to instill fear on all sides.
Religion is really not a factor in this.
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