[Gunrunner2]

Muslim Council of Britain press release on today’s attacks: >>British Muslims utterly condemn acts of terror The Muslim Council of Britain utterly condemns today's indiscriminate acts of terror in London. These evil deeds makes victims of us all. It is our humanity that must bring us shoulder to shoulder to condemn, to oppose and to overcome those who would spread fear, hatred and death.<< Contrast that press release with the one issued on 9-11: >>MCB expresses total condemnation of terrorist attacks British Muslims, along with everyone else, are watching events in America with shock and horror. Whoever is responsible for these dreadful, wanton attacks, we condemn them utterly. These are senseless and evil acts that appal all people of conscience. The MCB stands shoulder to shoulder with remarks made by our Prime Minister Tony Blair. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the innocent victims, their families and communities. We convey our deepest sympathies to President Bush and the people of America. No cause can justify this carnage. We hope those responsible will swiftly be brought to justice for their unconscionable deeds.

As the British Muslims come to the full realisation of these most awful events, which they condemn wholeheartedly, they too are beginning to feel a huge sense of fear. Terror makes victims of us all, it is beyond reason. Terror on this scale must not be compounded by knee-jerk reactions that would make victims of other innocent peoples of the world. This would only add to the devastation caused.<<


And with this press release on 9-13:

>>MCB expresses total condemnation of terrorist attacks in US

The Holy Qur'an equates the murder of one innocent person with the murder of the whole of humanity. We, the Muslims of Britain, wish to offer our deepest sympathies to the families of those who have been killed or injured following the atrocities committed in the United States.

We utterly condemn these indiscriminate terrorist attacks against innocent lives. The perpetrators of these atrocities, regardless of their religious, ideological or political beliefs, stand outside the pale of civilised values.

Terror effects us all. Terror of this enormity must not be compounded by knee-jerk reactions that would make victims of other innocent people. We would remind the government and the media that the consequences of unsubstantiated speculation in the past, such as the case of the Oklahoma bombing, produced a climate of fear among Muslims that should not be repeated.

There exists a heightened sense of insecurity amongst Muslims in Britain though we warmly welcome our Prime Minister's comments yesterday when he emphasised that Muslims in this country clearly condemn this atrocity. The Prime Minister warned against speculation that can endanger the lives of the entire community.

Our thoughts and heartfelt concerns are with all those affected at this mournful moment.

For further information please contact the MCB:<

Please note, for attacks in the UK they have no qualifiers or attempt to shift sympathy from the victims to those poor ‘ol innocent muslims. Very telling. . .they “condemn” attacks on 9-11 but then claim victim status. . .shameless. Regarding the London attacks, no such attempt to mitigate the guilt of the attackers. Apparently, the country attacked makes all the difference.

[tobyhill]

I've heard the same old song and dance from these "Muslim Councils" before.

[texasbluebell]

More taqiyyah.

[E Rocc]

Please note, for attacks in the UK they have no qualifiers or attempt to shift sympathy from the victims to those poor ‘ol innocent muslims. Very telling. . .they “condemn” attacks on 9-11 but then claim victim status. . .shameless. Regarding the London attacks, no such attempt to mitigate the guilt of the attackers. Apparently, the country attacked makes all the difference.

On another thread, merely expressing fear of possible backlash attacks was seen as invalidating the entire condemnation.

-Eric