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Muslims fume over Swiss minaret ban
Jerusalem Post ^ | 11/30/2009 | Rachelle Kliger

Posted on 11/30/2009 9:20:05 AM PST by mojito

The Swiss decision to ban the building of new minarets in Switzerland is sending shockwaves throughout the Muslim world.

Muslims and human rights groups have expressed outrage at the decision, depicting it as an attack on Islam and a setback for religious freedom.

More than 57% of Swiss voters approved the proposal Sunday in a nationwide referendum backed by Switzerland's right-wing Swiss People's Party (SVP), widely associated with anti-immigration campaigns.

(Excerpt) Read more at jpost.com ...


TOPICS: Extended News; Foreign Affairs; Politics/Elections; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: islam; switzerland
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1 posted on 11/30/2009 9:20:07 AM PST by mojito
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Apparently the “almost anything goes” Swiss have finally had enough. Kudos to them.


2 posted on 11/30/2009 9:24:56 AM PST by dartuser ("Nothing sways the stupid more than arguments they can't understand")
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Fume? I don’t care if they burn.


3 posted on 11/30/2009 9:25:09 AM PST by P.O.E. (- End road work.)
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The Swiss better be ready to take out 10 Muslims for every Swiss that is harmed in the wake of this.

Hire hundreds of deportation clerks, and get the rail cars ready for brisk business to the southeast.


4 posted on 11/30/2009 9:26:40 AM PST by EyeGuy
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Muslims and human rights groups have expressed outrage at the decision, depicting it as an attack on Islam and a setback for religious freedom.

They have no moral ground to stand on as long as Christian churches are not allowed to be built or repaired in Moslem countries and if any Christian is persecuted within Islam.

5 posted on 11/30/2009 9:28:23 AM PST by rjsimmon (1-20-2013 The Tree of Liberty Thirsts)
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To: mojito
Muslims and human rights groups have expressed outrage at the decision, depicting it as an attack on Islam…

Otherwise known as fighting back.

6 posted on 11/30/2009 9:28:28 AM PST by Bronzewound
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To: EyeGuy

K31’s just went up in price. ;)


7 posted on 11/30/2009 9:28:30 AM PST by morkfork (Candygram for Mongo)
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With many homes armed with full auto military rifles and tinned ammo, by law, I don’t think that the usual riots will occur.

If they do, it’ll significantly minimize the transport problem.


8 posted on 11/30/2009 9:28:55 AM PST by benewton
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“Muslims and human rights groups have expressed outrage at the decision, depicting it as an attack on Islam and a setback for religious freedom.” Jupiter couldnt hold all of the irony.


9 posted on 11/30/2009 9:29:02 AM PST by VanDeKoik (Iran doesnt have a 2nd admendment. Ya see how that turned out?)
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I say the Swiss offer them a proposal:

Minarets will be allowed in Switzerland when Bibles are allowed in Saudi Arabia.

Ask a Muslim what they think of that proposal.


10 posted on 11/30/2009 9:29:42 AM PST by Anitius Severinus Boethius
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The Swiss are Trying to save their culture...


11 posted on 11/30/2009 9:29:55 AM PST by MajorThomas (Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.)
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The Swiss should announce they will reconsider allowing one minaret for every Christian Church and synagogue built in Saudi wahabbi land.


12 posted on 11/30/2009 9:30:01 AM PST by silverleaf (Ours is the only country on earth with a ventriloquist dummy for President)
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To: Anitius Severinus Boethius

Spot on


13 posted on 11/30/2009 9:30:52 AM PST by MajorThomas (Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.)
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To: mojito

Every once in a very great while some good news comes out of Europe.

Way to go Switzerland!!!!


14 posted on 11/30/2009 9:31:43 AM PST by Presbyterian Reporter
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15 posted on 11/30/2009 9:32:40 AM PST by redstateconfidential (`)
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F*** Islam


16 posted on 11/30/2009 9:33:52 AM PST by jrg
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Whatta laugh. Muslims talking about religious freedom.

In Muslandia, "religious freedom" means freedom of Muslims to kill pretty much anyone else.

17 posted on 11/30/2009 9:38:57 AM PST by Regulator (Welcome to Zimbabwe! Now hand over your property....)
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Head 'em up...Move 'em out!
18 posted on 11/30/2009 9:39:54 AM PST by ROCKLOBSTER (RATs, nothing more than bald haired hippies.)
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Way to go Swiss, and don’t let the usual suspects brow beat you into repealing your vote.


19 posted on 11/30/2009 9:39:57 AM PST by Scotsman will be Free (11C - Indirect fire, infantry - High angle hell - We will bring you, FIRE)
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Every action or thought of a Muslim has to a non-muslim is connected to dhiminitude. Of course our “elites” never think to even ask this of the mooslims, instead they want to play big momma day care supervisor.


20 posted on 11/30/2009 9:41:40 AM PST by junta (S.C.U.M. = State Controlled Unreliable Media)
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