Posted on 09/13/2004 7:52:00 AM PDT by dead
KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian Islamists are planning to protest at a concert by the German rock band Scorpions because it is "immoral and un-Islamic", say officials.
"We will be distributing pamphlets to the concert-goers, advising them to avoid social ills, not to participate in drugs and other activities," Islamic Party (PAS) youth chief Salahuddin Ayub says.
In a letter to the government the youth wing of the opposition party said the concert was an "insult" to Malaysian Muslims because it would be held just a day after an Islamic religious event, Isra' Mikhraj.
PAS had called for the concert's immediate cancellation and urged the government to apologise to Muslims, who make up some 60% of Malaysia's 25 million population.
"Such concerts would encourage hedonism and moral degradation especially among youths," Salahuddin said.
He said that it was not the first time the government had approved such concerts, noting that Scorpions had performed in 1994.
Major US rock group Linkin Park was also allowed to perform in Malaysia just before the start of the Ramadhan fasting month and pop diva Mariah Carey held a concert this year, which also coincided with an Islamic festival, he said.
AFP
The same way back machine apparently produces documents for the Kerry campaign.
I resemble that remark! The Scorpions rule!
I have to agree with the islamic mullahs on this one. the scorpians sucked in the 80's and must suck twice as hard now. Talk about exporting terrorism.
This is the warning shot over the lefty music industry. If the islamofascist win a few of these battles. Watch out OZZIE, Bruce, et al. Lets see them comment on the outragous attack on their freedom to be vile, disgusting and violent.
Holy cow! Compared to these guys, John Kerry is a he-man.
LOL -- amazing that this was once cool.
Come on people, the Scorpions were fun to listen to. I f we can't export liberty, we may as well export harmless hair bands.
We gonna sting ya!
"he Zoo" was a superior tune.
The Scorpions are German, part of the "Axis of Weasels" The Islamics are turning on their friends.
Sheesh that album cover is disturbing. You gotta warn somebody before you show something like that. eeeewwwwwwwwwwwww
I recommend "In Trance". One of my favorites. FReepmail me and I'll ship it to you. Is that illegal???
Islamists turn traitor? I am incredulous.
It pains me to say this, but I have to agree with the islamofascists on this one.
But, I do think we've stumbled across a potent weapon against them!
Yeah.. sorry. That was the original cover.. minus the red edit symbol. The US version had a tamed down cover which just showed the band members posing.
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