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August 14, 2006
'Moderate' moslems in Britain overplay their hand
From the BBC comes a story that maybe, just maybe, Brits are "getting it" about the terrorist supporters in their midst.
Home Secretary John Reid has described as "a dreadful misjudgement" an open letter in which Muslim groups criticise British foreign policy.Now, if we can get the American Left to understand that their "Blame America" meme is just as credible as the moslem letter.The letter, signed by three Muslim MPs, three peers and 38 groups, suggested some policies provoked terrorists acts.
Mr Reid said no competent government would remain in power if policies were "dictated by terrorists".
Echoing this stance, former Tory leader Michael Howard said the letter had given "ammunition" to extremists.
He said: "It is, I think, completely misconceived to suggest that we should change our foreign policy because it might cause some people to take up arms against us.
"That's a form of blackmail and I think that letter was completely misconceived."
Posted by Darleen at August 14, 2006 10:29 AM