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12/06/2005
| Warm regards |
I have just finished watching the BBC programme 'Dont panic I'm Islamic' and
felt the need to make contact.
I am a white non-muslim who felt moved and ashamed by the physical/verbal
attacks on Muslims in Britain and the misunderstandings and ignorance that
seem to prevail in the British Media. I am proud of the diversity that Islam
brings to our community and the positive exchange of ideas that becomes
possible as a result.
I relate strongly to the political views of the contributors to the
documentary. Human tragedy and suffering should be treated as such
regardless of which community is enduring its effects.
I just want to wish you a positive path to your aims and objectives so that
Britain can move forward.
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| 12/06/2005 |
| Michael |
Hi,
Just wanted to even the balance out a little with the email that was
read out on this programme this evening by yourselves.
Without going in to too much detail..not everyone in the UK feels the
same way as the individual who wrote those words of hatred, he's in
the minority. I'm sure you're fully aware of that..but i thought i'd
email anyway. :o)
Take care
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| 12/06/2005 |
| Tony
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Hello,
I am a 27 year old white British citizen. I am not a Muslim. I watched a program last night on the 12th June 2005 about religious hatred and racism. I had to send you this e-mail to let you know not all white British people are racist...I am sure you already know this, it's just that I was utterly disgusted with what I saw and heard. I was totally ashamed to be British and cannot beleive Human beings, whatever race or religion can be that awful to each other.
A man from the MCB read out some e-mails that you guys have received in the past telling you to get out the county etc, (some real horrible e-mails).....please, please try to rise above these racist pigs and ignore their uneducated, naive, comments. People like this need to be banished, it is not freedom of speech, it is victimisation and uncalled for...
I saw pictures of Muslims being beaten up, just because of their beliefs, surely this is terrorism, just as elderly people not being able to walk the streets at nights, because of WHITE thugs...this too I see as terrorism and is what the government should be sorting out...not causing more problems by following Bush and hindering the Iraq people rather than helping them! As you can see I hate the fact we went to war against inocent people too!
Anyway, sorry to go on, I just wanted to say you must have had so many horrible e-mails, please add this one to the list of good positive e-mails. Racial integration and diversity of culture and beliefs is what will make this country great!
My children will respect all races and religions.
Peace to us all.
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| 12/06/2005 |
| Rosemary Toop
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I am a 60 year-old white Christian woman - and, having watched Don't
Panic I'm Islamic last night, I am ashamed to call myself British.
I am appalled and disgusted by the treatment meted out to Muslims
(especially the young man who was blinded and left with brain damage) by
ignorant, ill-educated, badly reared white people of this country who
call themselves British. I was brought up to regard everyone - whether
rich or poor, black or white, Christian or non-Christian - to be worthy
of equal respect. Before retiring I worked alongside many Muslims; I
have been treated by doctors of that faith, and my family doctor is a
lovely young man who happens to be a Muslim. I have met with nothing but
respect from them all. It is a great pity that respect and tolerance are
no longer instilled in the younger generation and in my opinion Don't
Panic I'm Islamic should be required viewing in schools.
On a lighter note, may I offer my heartiest congratulations to Mr Iqbal
Sacranie on his knighthood.
Best regards
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| 13/06/2005 |
| Ron
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Sirs,
Whilst I may, or may not, condone the attacks by my Countrymen
on Muslims, I cannot take sides either way, as I do not know if there
was provocation on either side.
All that aside, I feel that you should all know, that you are now
viewed as invaders, hell bent on destroying this Country, its religion,
and people, by any means available to you.
This is not a multicultural land, never has been, nor ever will be.
The streets will run with blood before that happens I can assure you.
It is already happening in many small ways throughout the land, ignore
it at your peril!
Take no notice of the politicians, they do not voice the opinions of
the people, but we will be heard in more ways than just voices. This is
because you have successfully "gagged" the good people of England, so
that we do not have 'free speech,
free thinking' or even 'free expression' any more. Does this apply to
you as well? I think not.
Of course Londoners applaud the various, so called hatred bills, now
going/gone through Parliament. That is because the _true _Londoners no
longer live there! They have been ousted by foreigners, so theres no
joy there then.
As a final note, unless you reign in the militants, things will never
change, and you will possibly be viewed as terrorists forever! There is
only one leader in this Country of mine, and that is, my Sovereign Lady,
Queen Elizabeth the Second, to whom all her subjects owe allegiance, and
that includes you!.
Give this letter just a little thought, thats all I ask.
Yours,
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For further information please contact the MCB:
The Muslim Council of Britain
PO Box 52
Wembley
HA9 0XW
Tel: 020 8903 9650
Fax: 020 8903 9026
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