Swiss ban mosque minarets in surprise vote [IT'S OFFICIAL]

Yahoo News (AP) ^ | November 29, 2009 | Alexander G. Higgins

[UAConservative]

GENEVA – Swiss voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional ban on minarets on Sunday, barring construction of the iconic mosque towers in a surprise vote that put Switzerland at the forefront of a European backlash against a growing Muslim population.

Muslim groups in Switzerland and abroad condemned the vote as biased and anti-Islamic. Business groups said the decision hurt Switzerland's international standing and could damage relations with Muslim nations and wealthy investors who bank, travel and shop there.

"The Swiss have failed to give a clear signal for diversity, freedom of religion and human rights," said Omar Al-Rawi, integration representative of the Islamic Denomination in Austria, which said its reaction was "grief and deep disappointment."

About 300 people turned out for a spontaneous demonstration on the square outside parliament, holding up signs saying, "That is not my Switzerland," placing candles in front of a model of a minaret and making another minaret shape out of the candles themselves.

[omega4179]

Now they should ban the Mosques too.

[HANG THE EXPENSE]

Surprise vote indeed.

[stboz]

...Muslim groups in Switzerland and abroad condemned the vote as biased and anti-Islamic.

You bet your ass. Way to go, Switzerland!

[AdvisorB]

[P-Marlowe]

"The Swiss have failed to give a clear signal for diversity, freedom of religion and human rights," said Omar Al-Rawi, integration representative of the Islamic Denomination in Austria, which said its reaction was "grief and deep disappointment."

How many crosses are there over churches in Saudi Arabia or Iran?

[Wisconsinlady]

I hope the Swiss can hold up to the repurcussions that will occur from this action. I hope they do not capitulate or that would be worse than having never stood up at all.

[Leftism is Mentally Deranged]

Now deport all who run around yelling hate through their dirty beards.

[Gapplega]

It’s time to buy some Swiss watches!

[the OlLine Rebel]

“at the forefront of a European backlash against a growing Muslim population.”

Lecture us about diversity and tolerance now, Europe.

[blackbart.223]

"How many crosses are there over churches in Saudi Arabia or Iran?"

That would be none.

[Senormechanico]

Good for the Swiss.
If you muzzies don’t like it, LEAVE !

[alloysteel]

you know, the minarets are only designed to be high points for scanning the horizons to warn of arriving crusades. They are also excellent sites for snipers to direct fire down upon advancing crowds. Until they get hit with a well directed artillery barrage.

They have absolutely no religious significance whatsoever.

[TNdandelion]

"The Swiss have failed to give a clear signal for diversity, freedom of religion and human rights," said Omar Al-Rawi, integration representative of the Islamic Denomination in Austria, which said its reaction was "grief and deep disappointment."

That puts them on the same footing with most of the rest of the world although I'd put Switzerland's diversity and tolerance up against any Islamic country's diversity and tolerance any day.

[GodfearingTexan]

“biased..” YES!

“anti-islamic..” YES YES!!

something something against diversity... YES YES YES!!!

[EyeGuy]

“at the forefront of a European backlash against a growing Muslim population.”

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Commence Firing.

Fire at will.

[bboop]

And the denizens of the mosques.

[blackbart.223]

"I hope the Swiss can hold up to the repurcussions that will occur from this action."

Since most of them are armed that would not seem to be a problem.

[mc5cents]

The Swiss have failed to give a clear signal for diversity,

"How many crosses are there over churches in Saudi Arabia or Iran?"

Yup. Good one. In fact, if you dare to try and put one up you may end up dead. No, I take that back. You WILL end up dead.

[my small voice]

Wow....a country whose leaders actually have BALLS! Haven’t seen that in a while! Good going Swiss!