Boycott The Guardian

[ifithelps]

It was recently revealed that Guardian journalist Dilpazier Aslam is an

active member of the Islamic group Hizb ut-Tahrir (more commonly known

as ‘HUT’). For those of you who do not know, the ‘HUT’ is an

organisation which is virulently and openly anti-Sikh, anti-Semitic and

anti-‘West’. A BBC Newsnight investigation in 2002 revealed that the ‘HUT’

promoted racism, anti-Semitic and anti-Sikh hatred, suicide bombers, and

urges Muslims to kill non-believers if they refuse to accept Islam.

In a recent statement, the Guardian claims; ‘Dilpazier Aslam is a

member of Hizb ut-Tahrir, an organisation which is legal in this country. We

are keeping the matter under review.’

(http://www.asiansinmedia.org/news/article.php/publishing/1019)

The organisation may be legal, but it is also highly offensive,

dangerous and hateful. In light of The Guardian’s impotence in relinquishing

the services of Dilpazier Aslam, a complete boycott of The Guardian (and

its sister newspaper The Observer) is underway.

Sikhs, Jews and all other communities who believe in equality and

egalitarianism are urged to take part in the boycott.

[Taran]

By boycotting this paper, what would you gain?? oh and out of all the sikhs in Britain, how many do you think relate to a share in people who buy the guardian, not many... so i don't think they'd mind.. lol

I understand your principle.. but why not fight for a better cause.. i.e. putting pressure on British Government to close down the group/ ban them in UK??!? They did so to BKI and ISYF..

Just my 2 cents..

[>Bikramjit Singh<]

The Guardian was one of the few if not the only mainstream paper that constantly gave the Sikh side of the story during the 1980's and early 90's. But in the last few years it has just become another leftie ragsheet totally out of touch with the views of the common man. The fact that they have a HuT guy as a trainee journalist doesn't surprise me. Most of it's content lately has been to blame everyone but the Muslim community for what has been happening under the name of Islam around the world. Guardian RIP

[randip singh]

The Guardian was one of the few if not the only mainstream paper that constantly gave the Sikh side of the story during the 1980's and early 90's. But in the last few years it has just become another leftie ragsheet totally out of touch with the views of the common man. The fact that they have a HuT guy as a trainee journalist doesn't surprise me. Most of it's content lately has been to blame everyone but the Muslim community for what has been happening under the name of Islam around the world. Guardian RIP

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Hi Bikramjit. I call these people terrorist apologists and the liberal do-gooders:

Have a look at this post:

http://www.sikhsangat.com/index.php?showtopic=12453

[>Bikramjit Singh<]

I think that it will take an attack much closer to home to wake the liberal media from it's sleep. I saw this article linked from a another forum

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UK Gay Leaders Receive Death Threats From Muslim Fundamentalists Group Says

by Malcolm Thornberry 365Gay.com European Bureau Chief

(London) A British LGBT civil rights group says its leaders have received death threats from Muslim fundamentalists and warns that gay clubs could be targets for terrorist bombers.

"Gay venues could be bombed by Islamic terrorists," OutRage said Monday. "All gay bars and clubs should introduce bag and body searches. Muslim fundamentalists have a violent hatred of lesbians and gay men. They believe we should be killed. Our community could be their next target. This is no time for complacency."

The warning comes in the wake of this months terrorist attack in London. (story) More than 50 people died in the bombings that authorities say were the work of Islamic militants.

One bomb went off in a crowded bus, the others exploded in the subway system, two near stations in gay neighborhoods.

OutRage said that three of the group's officers have received "repeated death threats from Islamic fundamentalists in recent weeks and months."

Peter Tatchell, the leader of OutRage; Brett Lock its campaign coordinator; and Aaron Saeed, the organization's spokesperson on Muslim affairs, have been warned they will be murdered, Tatchell said Monday.

In a statement Tatchell said that they have been told they are on a "hit list" and are going to be "beheaded" and "chopped up", in accordance with "Islamic law".

The threats apparently began soon after OutRage stepped up its campaign in defense of LGBT Muslims, including gay Muslims fleeing attempted "honor killings" in Algeria, Iran Palestine and in the UK.

Tatchell said that since early April, Islamic fundamentalists have made various attempts to track his movements - posing as journalists, police officers and representatives of the Muslim Council of Britain.

He said that police have been made aware of the threats and are investigating. A spokesperson for the MET said it does not comment on any possible investigations.

"If the terrorists want to attack the gay community, they may well attempt to detonate a bomb in a crowded gay bar, restaurant, club or community center," according to Lock.

"We also urge extra security and special vigilance in gay areas like Canal Street and Old Compton Street, and at up-coming, publicly advertised gay events like Big Gay Out and Soho Pride.

[ifithelps]

no reason why only sikhs should boycott the newspaper....we should tell everyone we know about it....infact it is a good way of explaining that we are not muslim.

people from all backgrounds should be told about HUT and links with the Guardian.

it should be explained that most muslims support HUT, and we should also explain that we are Sikh (a different religion) and totally against this.

[randip singh]

no reason why only sikhs should boycott the newspaper....we should tell everyone we know about it....infact it is a good way of explaining that we are not muslim.

people from all backgrounds should be told about HUT and links with the Guardian.

it should be explained that most muslims support HUT, and we should also explain that we are Sikh (a different religion) and totally against this.

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I have noticed that Channel4 News and ITN generally takes a very pro-Terrorist line too. Just check out Channel 4's forum for discussion. Its a bloody disgrace.

[TheVampire]

The Guardian journalist has now been sacked.