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Of church bells and minarets

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A bit late to the party with this one, and not that much to add except that when it comes to the Swiss passing a law to ban minarets we should remove the beam in our own eye rather than worrying about the mote in another countries. For a bit of background as this is rather late after the immediate fuss has died down, the Swiss have decided that four minarets is quite enough and they’d not like any more. As far as I can tell they don’t care who wants to build them or why. Generally speaking I’m with … Continue reading →

Islam, Treason and print

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Yesterday I commented about a march/procession that is being organized by “Islam for the UK”. Discussing this matter with other people elsewhere I’ve come to realize that this march may be more significant than at first site. Assuming of course that it’s not just an elaborate hoax which if you read the site seems almost creditable. However there are two aspects to this march which I think are really worth further consideration. 1) How this march will be policed, and if it will be allowed to go ahead. 2) If the published material for this march is considered either treasonous … Continue reading →

What are the laws on sedition again?

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A rather interesting event has been brought to my attention thanks to Anna Raccoon which really does need to be brought to wider attention. It seems that the Islamic group “Islam for the UK” are planning an openly seditious march that may also be treasonous, as it will be calling for the abolition of Parliament and the monarchy (they’re also calling for Gordon Brown to be thrown out but that’s hard to argue with). Full details of the march can be found here. The march is on the 31st of October so just before Old Holborns gentle stroll, which will … Continue reading →