Tycoon wants extremists targeted [He's a British Muslim]

BBC News on line ^ | November 8, 2006 | Unsigned

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A leading Muslim businessman has called on the government to be more "heavy-handed" when tackling extremism. Sir Gulam Noon said protests from human rights activists should be resisted in some cases to prevent another terror attack in the UK.

He said extremism was a "monster of our making" and that some Muslim preachers were "brainwashing" young people.

Sir Gulam, a major Labour party donor, has advised the government on Muslim matters and was knighted in 2002.

Writing in the Independent newspaper, Sir Gulam welcomed government measures against extremism and said they came "not before time".

"This is not scaremongering: the bombers will try again, and when that happens, many in the Muslim community fear a backlash. The problem is this risks the radicalisation of yet more young Muslims. And so the spiral worsens."

Sir Gulam, who describes himself as "an enthusiast for integration", praises British multi-culturalism and the chances it offered to immigrants like himself.

Sir Gulam is a millionaire who made his fortune in supplying ready-made curries to supermarkets.

The entrepreneur said most Muslims wanted to get on with their lives without the threat of terrorist violence.

Being associated with such violence in the minds of the wider public could lead to a "backlash", he warned.

He said Muslims, especially parents, must do more the stop the "indoctrination" of young people.

But the Muslim community could not do it alone, Sir Gulam added, and said needed help from both the government and relevant authorities.

Published: 2006/11/08 14:38:20 GMT

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[cripplecreek]

He said extremism was a "monster of our making" and that some Muslim preachers were "brainwashing" young people.

Dead on.

[Dark Skies]

This guys nails it. But he sounds like a MINO.

[texas_mrs]

Hallelujah! Now, if only he could convince the rest of the 'moderate' Muslims........

[Uncle Miltie]

He said Muslims, especially parents, must do more the stop the "indoctrination" of young people.

37% of British Muslims believe it is acceptable to kill Jews when you encounter them.

[Emmett McCarthy]

I still think that the most obvious thing which we don't seem to be doing is targeting the oil-rich Saudi wahabbis who are providing all the funding for this jihad. If enough of them are found dead and wrapped in bacon, word would eventually get around.

[Kitten Festival]

Good Sir Gulam!

[fortunecookie]

He said extremism was a "monster of our making" and that some Muslim preachers were "brainwashing" young people. Sir Gulam, a major Labour party donor, has advised the government on Muslim matters and was knighted in 2002. -snip - He said Muslims, especially parents, must do more the stop the "indoctrination" of young people.

Well, glad to hear him speak out. We need more like him. In the meantime, let's hope he has good personal security...

[Tamar1973]

Somehow I doubt he encourages his wife to go around looking like this. (That's Michael Jackson, BTW)