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To: Proud_Infidel who wrote (4154)1/27/2007 9:46:34 PM
From: Proud_Infidel  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 20106
 
"A culture that holds the door open to her women is not equal to one that confines them behind walls and veils,'' Ali told CORE. "A culture that encourages dating between young men and young women is not equal to a culture that flogs or stones a girl for falling in love. A culture where monogamy is an aspiration is not equal to a culture where a man can lawfully have four wives all at once.''



To: Proud_Infidel who wrote (4154)1/27/2007 9:46:42 PM
From: FJB  Read Replies (3) | Respond to of 20106
 
Now the Tories are trying to create goodwill among British Muslims. How incredibly stupid.

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He will make it clear the Tories are ready to fight for the interests of Muslims, calling for a new “crusade for fairness” to inspire loyalty from “every citizen”.

Writing in today’s Observer, he insists the Tory party will not shy away from “tough issues” such as the marginalisation of women by some ethnic minorities and religious extremism.

Backing government moves to encourage all foreigners who settle in Britain to learn English, he writes: “Yes, we need to ensure that our children are taught British history properly. And I do think it is important to create more opportunities for celebrating our sense of nationhood.”

timesonline.co.uk