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Five anti-Muslim protesters and 400 peace supporters meet at New York rally
Source: The Guardian
Five anti-Muslim protesters and 400 peace supporters meet at New York rally
American Bikers United Against Jihad spent months calling for people to
join the event in Islamberg, but in the end supporters far outnumbered
protesters
Adam Gabbatt in Islamberg, New York
Monday 16 May 2016 16.14 BST
A motorcycle group’s plan to “raise awareness” of the threat of homegrown jihad by riding to an all-Muslim New York town backfired on Sunday, when only five motorcyclists showed up. Hundreds of people, meanwhile, flocked to the town to show their support for its residents.
American Bikers United Against Jihad spent months calling for people to take part in the event, which organizers described as a “ride for national security” and promised would see “hundreds” of bikers riding past Islamberg, in upstate New York.
But the five riders who showed up found themselves completely overshadowed when more than 400 people travelled to Islamberg – some driving for hours to get there – to take part in a “peace rally and community day”.
As the motorcyclists rode past the town, about three hours north-west of New York City, residents and supporters stood along the street. Some waved American flags, some called out “Welcome!” Others chanted: “Freedom, justice, USA!”
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American Bikers United Against Jihad spent months calling for people to
join the event in Islamberg, but in the end supporters far outnumbered
protesters
Adam Gabbatt in Islamberg, New York
Monday 16 May 2016 16.14 BST
A motorcycle group’s plan to “raise awareness” of the threat of homegrown jihad by riding to an all-Muslim New York town backfired on Sunday, when only five motorcyclists showed up. Hundreds of people, meanwhile, flocked to the town to show their support for its residents.
American Bikers United Against Jihad spent months calling for people to take part in the event, which organizers described as a “ride for national security” and promised would see “hundreds” of bikers riding past Islamberg, in upstate New York.
But the five riders who showed up found themselves completely overshadowed when more than 400 people travelled to Islamberg – some driving for hours to get there – to take part in a “peace rally and community day”.
As the motorcyclists rode past the town, about three hours north-west of New York City, residents and supporters stood along the street. Some waved American flags, some called out “Welcome!” Others chanted: “Freedom, justice, USA!”
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Read more: http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/may/16/anti-muslim-protest-bikers-new-york-islamberg-peace-rally
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