(Conservative) Lady Warsi claims Islamophobia is now socially acceptable in Britain

[Turborama]

Source: The Guardian

Conservative chairman believes prejudice against Muslims is seen by many Britons as normal

David Batty | Thursday January 20 201 -

Islamophobia has "passed the dinner-table test" and become widely socially acceptable in Britain, according to Lady Warsi, the Conservative chairman.

Warsi, the first Muslim woman to attend Cabinet, is expected to use a speech at Leicester University today to raise the alarm over the way in which she believes prejudice against Muslims is now seen by many Britons as normal. She will also warn against the tendency to divide Muslims between "moderates" and "extremists", which she contends can fuel misunderstanding and intolerance.

Warsi is expected to say that terrorist offences committed by a small number of Muslims should not be used to condemn all who follow Islam. But she will also urge Muslim communities to be clearer about their rejection of those who resort to violent extremism.

"Those who commit criminal acts of terrorism in our country need to be dealt with not just by the full force of the law," she will say. "They also should face social rejection and alienation across society and their acts must not be used as an opportunity to tar all Muslims."

Read more: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/jan/20/lady-warsi-islamophobia-muslims-prejudice

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Seems like it's "passed the dinner-table test" it several other countries these days, too.

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

1. Turning against terrorists might be dangerous

for Muslims who are not involved with terrorism.



Maybe safer to just keep a low profile.

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4. nor should it be here in the US, especially when it's being promoted by Fox News

and their weird Geobbels-Inspired radio talk show hosts.

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5. While phobia of Muslims is unfortunately widespread, Warsi is a bigot

Considering her vile homophobic hateful views.