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The thing is you hear things about ISIS or hamas and you try to separate it and say that it only the extremists, when in fact the moderates still support it. when speaking to a muslim friends of mine i asked her if your book says killing is wrong then why is there so much of it in islam? to my dismay she said that as long as they're killing for her religion its ok and that she supports things like the charlie hebdo shootings. She claims to support freedom of speech, but in reality, only things that are not opposed to islam. tried telling her if you ant talk about something freely then it isn't freedom of speech but she couldnt comprehend that. its disappointing to see that even though they are not the ones directly in the terrorist groups, they still support what they do.

Not welcome in my Canada, EVER!!   Get ready Canadians, you (we) are a slowly boiling frog.  Things are going to get really interesting.  just keep being nice, tolerant, and polite(we're known for that). See where it gets us...try not to loose your head about it..

I do not accept Islam as a religion because it was founded by a false prophet. My question is how does any woman feel closer to her God by wearing the niqab? I really don't see the relation. I agree with banning it simply because a jihadist wore it to try and escape capture. The public needs to feel safe and that's impossible if you're checking out everyone in a niqab.

the fact is that they are not in the middle east no more different cultures and ways of life in the west if you cant stand it then why go? and that moderate Muslim woman said it herself she fears for her life for just talking against just the extreme stuff in Islam and how some of them hate the west and a re becoming more extreme  \n\nimagine if it were the other way around and westerners were immigrating to the middle east trying to implement christian fundamentalism and kicking and screaming when no bible laws are implemented in Egypt or Arabia ect id say most Muslims in those country's would run the westerners out no problem and kill a few while at it and its sadly true it would happen call me Anti-Islamic all you want the fact of the matter is its Islam that says i should be killed its Islam promotes control over the world under sharia law not me its Islam that promotes jihad and the killing of non-believers you have to understand why people are afraid in the 1st place and i don't see many Muslims standing up denouncing the extremists ether which is shocking coming from a religion with over a billion people

As a society we are trying really hard to deconstruct the dogmas that have kept us caged over the centuries. So it is sad to see people falling in love with an ancient dogma all over again. Yes, Canada protects people's freedom of religion, but unfortunately the more religious you are, the less democratic and progressive you also tend to be.

Speaking as a white man I have to admit I don't quite understand the need for anyone to organize as a race in Canada. First generation clubs from whatever country, sure, but as a race? Is it the elephant in the room... American slavery?  I can't help but think that most perceived problems blacks have in Canada are due to American issues we see in movies and media.\nWe in Canada bend over backwards to offer opportunity to succeed. Even touching on racism is widely and loudly crushed. I personally, as do most, give any individual the opportunities they deserve but it's up to them to screw it up or not. To me, if any minority can't make it in this society they aren't trying.\nIt's actually worse in my mind to be white male in public forums because our views and opinions are marginalized and shouted down. Youtube and the internet are the few forums where honest feelings and opinions can be spoken. No one with anything to lose would say this in public for fear of attacks from the thought police. Pretty sad we live in a free country that actually doesn't allow free speech from all. I guess some are more free than others.\nKeep telling me I'm unfair and bad, when I'm not and I might actually grow resentment and the very prejudice you're complaining about.

All the pussy ass Western Europeans will lay down like bitches and take it but let's see them try this in Russia or the US.

Hey abdul muhid of the RACIST muslim patrol, why dont you try to pull off your tough guy moron patrol in NYC and see what happens to you and your pack of goons? Apparently in the U.K. you can get away with such conduct yet over here it's not going to be your cup of tea mate! 

lets see them try that in Texas.\nPFFFFFT.

AH wepons and all your pals I take it. Learn to spell and get a shave. And you think you have the country in your own little mind, try some bacon sandwiches it will let you see the light , oh yes theres no god either

Will you muslims please please come to america to try an enact sharia. I would love to see the christian fundies reaction. I alabama, they just approved preachers team up with police to spread christianity to law breakers

When you see people jumping towards fire, you have the reaction as a human to react and try to save them.

Your just making a fool out of your self. This comment was not necessary... You see at least true muslims like me don't use perverse language like you did. We resort to peace and try to express our selves intellectually. You are insulting just to insult and have no self respect or restraint. Learn more about islam, starting with the definition of Allah. Educate your self on how you can express your self. You have a brain? USE IT ! peace be upon you all and may allah (god ) guide you - u need it.

would love to see them try and stop me

choosing a side will just create more divide, both are as bad as each other trying to have the hierachy over one another...when will people see this and start working together for a better future !!!! i am sick of everyone trying to be better than other people

I recommend all future rugby match players and fans have there after parties in these 'muslim patrolled areas'. And I truly hope these patrols come out and try to 'inform' that bunch about the 'laws' there breaking. It's easy to be a punk ass bully when it's five on one. Let's see how religious they are when it's more even!

Lets see them try it on some Millwall fans !! I would LOVE to see the results !!

I have to work around these areas and see this every day. These asian muslim gangs are targeting British people and trying to make their life as uncomfortable as possible. THEY ARE USING OUR FREEDOMS TO ENFORCE THEIR RELIGION/CULTURE. \nSINCE DEC 2012 - BRITISH ARE NOW A MINORITY IN LONDON. THE REMAINDER ARE DEALING WITH THIS HARASSMENT DAILY!\n\nUKIP ALL the way ppl.............. before the rest of our country ends like this!\n

REALLY ! i meen come on this is the England and u lot are letting it happen , let them try it up here in Edinburgh, see how long they last up here , 2 Muslim shops were burnt out inly one week apart days ago up here ...would LOVE them to try that shit up here , SDL...EDL as one we stand ! KEEP BRITAIN BRITISH..NOT MUSLIM...SDL SDL EDL EDL SDL EDL SDL ..TOGETHER WE STAND DIVIDED WE CRUMBLE! STAND UP TO THESE IDIOTS PEOPLE ..KEEP BRITAIN A CHRISTIAN CONTRY

I agree with this! See, their is middle ground!!! Of course, I can not stop you from drinking, but you should not walk into a mosque with such things and try not to be loud/disruptive around mosques (or any other places of worship) after your done drinking. Most Muslims are like myself, but no one looks. No one looks at the Muslims doing the little good deeds that make a difference (Clothinghomeless, helping teachers, feeding orphans) the focus is always on some fringe group that causes problems