Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: Anjem Choudary: "Why did France allow the tabloid to provoke Muslims?" [View all]LeftishBrit
(41,295 posts)23. Choudary is a sort of British Muslim Fred Phelps
He certainly does not speak for the majority of British Muslims: the Muslim Council of Britain condemned the attacks, for example.
http://www.mcb.org.uk/paris-murders-jan-08-15/
American Muslims also condemned them:
http://www.aa.com.tr/en/news/446740--american-muslims-condemn-paris-attack-on-charlie-hebdo
Nor were such condemnations restricted to the West. The Arab League also issued a condemnation:
http://www.care2.com/news/member/312733850/3837161
I daresay that Al Quaeda and Isis support the attack, as would loonytunes Britain-hating Choudary - but they are not representative of Muslims as a whole.
By the way, at least one of the victims of the outrage, a French policeman, was a Muslim.
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
69 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
Anjem Choudary: "Why did France allow the tabloid to provoke Muslims?" [View all]
FrodosPet
Jan 2015
OP
I think you're confusing 'research' and 'looking for only answers that validate my bias.'
LanternWaste
Jan 2015
#45
More stupidity from those who think religion should get a pass from criticism and satire.
backscatter712
Jan 2015
#5
It is not on the alleged "provoker"; it is on those who indulge themselves by feeling "provoked."
WinkyDink
Jan 2015
#9
Wow, just.....wow..... PLEASE tell me this guy does not speak for more than .0001% of Muslims.
Coventina
Jan 2015
#10
Assholes like Donohue and Choudary make me want to be even more mocking of their prophets,...
MohRokTah
Jan 2015
#20
He doesn't speak for most Muslims; he is an idiot who lives in Britain but hates Britain
LeftishBrit
Jan 2015
#27
So I guess if Mormons start murdering and bombing people who insult Joseph Smith,
Nye Bevan
Jan 2015
#16
The 21st century and Western democracy hardly compare to 1st C. Judea., nor even to Medieval Europe.
WinkyDink
Jan 2015
#29
Every damn time some Islamic killer wreaks his havoc, people pipe up about ALL religions. HOGWASH.
WinkyDink
Jan 2015
#38
I'll gladly accord a murderous child molester all the "honor" he deserves.
Lizzie Poppet
Jan 2015
#39
I'm surprised USA Today gives space to a man on bail after arrest for encouraging terrorism
muriel_volestrangler
Jan 2015
#42