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Woolwich murder sparks anti-Muslim backlash
BBC ^ | May 25, 2013

Posted on 05/25/2013 4:06:35 AM PDT by don-o

There has been a huge increase in anti-Muslim incidents since the murder of a British soldier in Woolwich, an inter-faith charity has said.

Faith Matters, which runs a helpline, said they had received more than 150 calls since Wednesday's attack, up from a daily average of six.

A number of people have been arrested after allegedly offensive comments were made on social media websites.

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Since the attack, four people have been charged by police after allegedly offensive messages were posted on social media websites.

Benjamin Flatters, a 22-year-old from Lincoln, will appear before magistrates on Saturday charged with making malicious comments on Facebook.

An unemployed 28-year-old has been charged by Sussex Police after allegedly posting an offensive message also on Facebook.

Michaela Turner, 23, has been charged with allegedly sending a "grossly offensive" message on Facebook, Hampshire Constabulary said.

And a 19-year-old man form Woking has been charged with improper use of public electronic communications in connection with comments placed on a social media website.

(Excerpt) Read more at bbc.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: bigbrother; uk; ukbeheading; ukoffensivemessages
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Well, there we have it.
1 posted on 05/25/2013 4:06:35 AM PDT by don-o
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Guess which group will be vilified.


2 posted on 05/25/2013 4:08:36 AM PDT by 22202NOVA (DoD civilian, retired Army. Furlough...the new "F" word.)
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“A number of people have been arrested after allegedly offensive comments were made on social media websites.”
wow. no dissent tolerated.


3 posted on 05/25/2013 4:08:50 AM PDT by wiggen (The teacher card. When the racism card just won't work.)
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To: don-o

About time.


4 posted on 05/25/2013 4:09:08 AM PDT by Red in Blue PA (When Injustice becomes Law, Resistance Becomes Duty.-Thomas Jefferson)
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To: don-o

When Islam came for the British girls and sold them
at Gatwick, THEY WERE SILENT.

When Islam beheaded their Army, THEY WERE SILENT.

The UK is finished and should just go down on its knees.


5 posted on 05/25/2013 4:10:46 AM PDT by Diogenesis (Vi veri veniversum vivus vici)
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To: don-o

To me,the real story here is that people can be arrested because other people are offended.


6 posted on 05/25/2013 4:11:00 AM PDT by mkmensinger
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To: wiggen

Apparently dissent is not only unpatriotic there, it is criminal. Soon it will be a crime to even walk by muslims without a smile and a bow.


7 posted on 05/25/2013 4:11:11 AM PDT by Red in Blue PA (When Injustice becomes Law, Resistance Becomes Duty.-Thomas Jefferson)
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To: don-o

Damn. Leaving offensive messages is a step too far. Dial back the hate people.


8 posted on 05/25/2013 4:12:41 AM PDT by Conspiracy Guy (I voted Republican, no Conservative was on the ballot.)
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Damn. Leaving offensive messages is a step too far. Dial back the hate people.

Well, it's not the smartest thing in the eorld, knowing that Big Brother is watching.

Coming soon to a media site near you?

9 posted on 05/25/2013 4:14:52 AM PDT by don-o (He will not share His glory, and He will not be mocked! Blessed be the Name of the Lord forever!)
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There has been a huge increase in anti-Muslim incidents

It's about time.

10 posted on 05/25/2013 4:14:55 AM PDT by Altura Ct.
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If the government there does not allow semi-anonymous and otherwise ineffective outlets like making blustering comments on websites, then people will find more effective outlets. I sincerely hope this situation rapidly shifts to one where muslims of all demeanors fear to walk the streets anywhere in the UK. After all, if ordinary non-muslims feel that way, it’s only right that non-muslims return the favor.


11 posted on 05/25/2013 4:15:18 AM PDT by Little Pig (Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici.)
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My exact same thought. Boy, they are good at arresting those naughty people for making mean comments on Facebook. Cutting people’s heads off in broad daylight in the middle of a busy street? Well, we have to be tolerant with these “unruly yobs”, that’s all.


12 posted on 05/25/2013 4:15:24 AM PDT by Obadiah (What is twisted cannot be straightened...)
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Well I guess they are still allowed to fart in the general direction of a mosque, or is that a hate crime?


13 posted on 05/25/2013 4:19:31 AM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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To: don-o

Muslims cut off heads and the people lose their free speech.


14 posted on 05/25/2013 4:19:36 AM PDT by Uncle Chip
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See how the left goes hard after their own citizens for just posting mean comments! Free speech was a nice concept. But the left has now consumed England and soon the US so that even if someone cuts off your head you may not say anything mean about it.

Forget that. Take me to jail.


15 posted on 05/25/2013 4:23:32 AM PDT by Obadiah (What is twisted cannot be straightened...)
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“Cutting people’s heads off in broad daylight in the middle of a busy street.”

Brit establishment libeturds:

“Just take a number chit, we’ll be with you in about twenty minutes; we must take care of the improper comments against minority groups first. We must set priorities you know.....triage and all that.”


16 posted on 05/25/2013 4:24:48 AM PDT by BilLies (The Progressive Liberal American Press will be the death of freedom in this country.)
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To: don-o

Britian needs conceal carry.


17 posted on 05/25/2013 4:28:47 AM PDT by From The Deer Stand
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The British government best be careful. If they are seen by the people as mollycoddling and even aiding the machete wielding scumbags at the expense of the population, all the police state tactics in the world won’t stop the pushback.


18 posted on 05/25/2013 4:28:56 AM PDT by Tench_Coxe
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Same thing is being done in the US. Instead of being arrested we get audited, fired from our jobs, and censored by moderators on comment sites.

Fine and dandy to pee on the flag, but don’t dare offend the left’s pet protected classes.


19 posted on 05/25/2013 4:29:56 AM PDT by phoneman08 (Reagan conservative union member. Not a s rare as you think!)
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To: don-o
I am speechless over this entire event. Actually I have much to say but I want to avoid being extradited by the UK to stand trial for offending a peace loving people.
20 posted on 05/25/2013 4:30:15 AM PDT by Conspiracy Guy (I voted Republican, no Conservative was on the ballot.)
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