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[Schnauzer]

'Multicultural Harmony' will come eventually BUT, I don't think my old mate 'Robert Mugabe' will be around to see it.

No, there is no such thing as multicultural harmony. One culture will dominate the rest, but until then, many will die. Especially when Islam is involved.

I do not think that we can honestly dismiss the possibility of 'Multicultural Harmony' for a particular reason.

In ANY circumstance, humanity has always (thus far) managed to surmount whatever difficulties it has faced, therefore, although we may not be able to visualise 'Harmony' under the present climate, it does not mean that such 'Harmony' cannot be reached.

I DO think it is a very grave mistake to attack OR ridicule the 'Religious Beliefs' of others for several reasons, foremost in MY particular case, is the fact that I very often am closely in contact with people who have little else BUT their religious beliefs to sustain them, it would be extremely cruel to deprive them of their right to 'HOPE' for better things and, even if I knew for certain that there was no such thing as 'The Almighty', I would NOT pass on the information to those who believed otherwise out of deference to their 'Hopes'

[kurupetos]

One culture will dominate the rest

True

And we better make sure it won't be Islam.

[Schnauzer]

One culture will dominate the rest

True

And we better make sure it won't be Islam.

And how do you propose to guarantee that it will not ?, the 'Signs' are vividly apparent in many of the regions where I have been.

[kurupetos]

One culture will dominate the rest

True

And we better make sure it won't be Islam.

And how do you propose to guarantee that it will not ?, the 'Signs' are vividly apparent in many of the regions where I have been.

Kick them out. They can do whatever they want in their own countries. It's not a matter of racism, but a matter of survival. Our survival.

[Get Real!]

Kick them out. They can do whatever they want in their own countries. It's not a matter of racism, but a matter of survival. Our survival.

The GD can only lead to Islamohellenism!

[Schnauzer]

I don't mind Muslim ladies, with the head scarves. Never have. However, I find the full on letter box quite intimidating. To force children to wear them in schools, personally I find wrong in the UK. Its not the middle east.

It is generally accepted that it is wrong to 'Force' children to do (or wear) anything which might make them unhappy, however, is there enough evidence to sustain the opinion that children who are attending 'Islamic Schools' ARE forced to wear such apparel ?.

I do not think that we should place too much faith in what we are 'TOLD' to conclude as a result of a 'News-clip' on the subject.

If you ever have the opportunity to discuss the subject with an adult 'Devotee', you will find that they are extremely 'Proud' to display their devotion to their faith, the problem IS, that most reporting on the subject of 'Islam' is 'Negative' and people are fearful (or as you have indicated) 'Intimidated' by that which (to WE outside of the faith) is quite beyond our understanding.

[Schnauzer]

Kick them out. They can do whatever they want in their own countries. It's not a matter of racism, but a matter of survival. Our survival.

I wonder where you might fight a pair of boots Big enough for the job !

[Cap]

[GreekIslandGirl]

I still think the most offensive piece in the article had to be Clueless Cameron's response:

"We support schools in setting their own uniform guidelines."

Talk about too scared to tackle the real issue!

And if I was a Muslim (pbta that I'm not) I would take real issue with my mode of dress being described as a "uniform". These girls will become women who will still wear a "uniform" by Cameron's logic.

And if I was a Headteacher in a 'normal' school I would feel insulted that the term school uniform was branded about in this way as the whole point of a school uniform is to break down barriers (regardless of family wealth, all wear the same clothes) and also provide something practical and comfortable to allow concentration for learning. Neither of these apply to the wearing of jihabs or burkas. They don't break down barriers and they are not practical nor comfortable.

[Get Real!]

I still think the most offensive piece in the article had to be Clueless Cameron's response:

"We support schools in setting their own uniform guidelines."

That’s what happened in Cyprus last year. The schools now dictate attire and most opted for jeans and white T-shirts.

Talk about too scared to tackle the real issue!

And if I was a Muslim (pbta that I'm not) I would take real issue with my mode of dress being described as a "uniform". These girls will become women who will still wear a "uniform" by Cameron's logic.

And if I was a Headteacher in a 'normal' school I would feel insulted that the term school uniform was branded about in this way as the whole point of a school uniform is to break down barriers (regardless of family wealth, all wear the same clothes) and also provide something practical and comfortable to allow concentration for learning. Neither of these apply to the wearing of jihabs or burkas. They don't break down barriers and they are not practical nor comfortable.

Burqas are ridiculous but I don't see a problem with scarves any more than I see a problem with Sikhs wearing turbans or Jews wearing the kippah.

Singling out Muslims is downright racist and daft.