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Emails to the MCB on issues and events since Sept 11
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The overwhelming support for Mr Kilroy-Silk evident in this country gives those of us who are fighting against the Islamic invasion massive hope that we can yet rescue our country.
Visit www.bnp.org.uk
Despite what "they" have told you, the BNP are a legitimate political party. It is perfectly legal to vote for and support them and they are the future government of this country.
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If you don't like the UK then get out.Unlike primitive Middle Eastern
states we have free speech here.We are sick to the teeth of your fanatical
terrorism and bigotry.What the hell are you doing here,why don't you all
move to Saudi or Iran.
Muslims are evil and have no place in a modern Western society.
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| Lee Jasper
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Dear Iqbal Sacranie
I am writing on behalf of the National Assembly Against Racism to congratulate you on your excellent campaign against Kilroy-Silk's outrageous racist remarks about Arabs, currently under investigation for possible incitement to racial hatred. We believe Islamophobia is one of the growing racist threats to our multicultural society and must not be tolerated, however much pressure is put under the guise of freedom of speech. We believe freedom of speech cannot be granted to those whose views so clearly are likely to impede on a whole community's right to exist free from physical and verbal attacks. This is why incitement to racial hatred is a criminal offence and freedom of speech is not a defence against any prosecution under this law.
We welcome the BBC's responsible and principled action by suspending the Kilroy programme, which we believe would not have happened if this matter were not taken up so effectively by yourself and the MCB.
As a national anti-racist organisation, we are very concerned about the impact such views by high profile public figures has on the already poisoned climate that we have in Britain today. These racist views undoubtedly contribute to the rise of attacks, both verbal and physical on Muslim communities and others. The recent spate of racist attacks on black and Asian people in the North of Ireland are a very shocking example of how our communities are affected by racism. As we approach June 2004, when the most important set of elections before the next general election will take place, the British National Party are the only ones likely to benefit from Kilroy-Silk's unacceptable comments, particularly as they target Muslims specifically wherever they stand.
Finally, please accept this email as a whole hearted support to any initiative you may wish to take in opposition to the rise of Islamophobia. We look forward to working with you in relation to the attacks by Kilroy-Silk and by anyone else.
I look forward to hearing from you. You can contact Milena Buyum, Co-ordinator of NAAR at the numbers below or by emailing back at this address.
Best wishes
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I believe that the BBC must PERMANENTLY terminate Robert Kilroy-Silk's contract. Anything less will mean that the BBC tolerates presenters who hold openly racist views. There is no question of the BBC ever continuing to employ someone if they held openly anti-black or anti-Jewish views. Does the BBC believe that anti-Arab racism is any less odious?
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dear sir
it's upsetting to see such racist comments being displayed on this
website.
I am ashamed that these bigoted BNP fascists are my 'countrymen'. These
hate-filled men/women are just the same as (soon to be deported) Abu hamza
and sheikh omar bakri from finsbury pak.
Please don't believe that these mindless thugs carry the nations ideology
of
british muslims. If they had the decency to not claim 'anonymous', then i
supspect they come from Burnley, Halifax, Oldham and Millwall. 4 of the
most violent settlements in the country.
yours faithfully
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Letter from Sir Sigmund Sternberg (Three Faith Forum) to the Jewish Chronicle
13 January 2004
It is damaging to good interfaith relations when a chat show host like Robert Kilroy-Silk expresses inflammatory views. The BBC was right to suspend him temporarily.
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