Sikh portrayal and lack of representation in the media.

[sanjsingh]

In recent years our Muslim brothers have been getting alot of bad press and stereotyping. To combat this some parts of the media has been doing the opposite but end up actually promoting Islam over other religions something which is just as bad. Have you guys seen the BBC one Sunday morning programme "The Big Questions" which discusses religious and moral affairs, On that programme they usually have a range of speakers which understandably include Christian priests but also a disproportionate high amount of Muslims in the audience and as guest speakers. There are hardly ever any Sikhs, Hindus, Buddhists etc and that goes against the BBC's impartiality agenda. There are others issues too for example how many organizations now bend over backwards to stock Halal meat products (please don't turn this into a meat eating issue). Muslims are getting far too much coverage and that is suggesting to people that their message is the only one alterative to the Christian religion.

All this is because Muslims are more organized and know how to get their agenda out there.

What I suggest is that we all make an issue to email and write letters to media outlets so they know that they need to pay attention and do something about it.

If this topic can be made into a sticky then people can post their issues concerning the topic here then others can also join in and increase the pressure. I have made a point about the BBC please add and other issues so we can do something about it.

Hammer time made a good start with the Pakistani child grooming issue, lets all keep it up

[sanjsingh]

Maybe I am the only one who thinks this is an important issue?