Public Meeting - Why the West vilifies Islam

by A Muslim Sun Oct 10, 2004 02:15

First they came for the Muslims
and I did not speak out
because I was not a Muslim.
Then they came for the Communists
and I did not speak out
because I was not a Communist.
Then they came for the trade unionists
and I did not speak out
because I was not a trade unionist.
Then they came for me
and there was no one left
to speak out for me.

Pastor Martin Niemöller

They will fine new bogeymen, be sure!

by Devil Dogs Sun Oct 10, 2004 17:34

More Muslim victimology.....I don't think there were large proprtions of German Jews in the 1930's who refused to be assimilated into German life, who had no regard for German society or the German state and I definitely don't think any German Jews were plotting to murder German civilians or actually go off somewhere to fight the German Army.

Don't blame the West for the fact that Arab Islam can't deal with modernity, exists in irredemibly corrupt and economically stagnant states and will believe whatever loony conspiracy theory is flavour of that particular month.

by toneore Mon Oct 11, 2004 00:58

Pastor Martin Niemöller composed this not about Muslims, but Jews. But I guess that would be a difficult one for you to acknowledge.
Since we're plaigarising, here's my version:

First they crashed planes into buildings
and I did not speak out
because I was not an American .
Then they murdered children in Israel
and I did not speak out
because I was not an American
Then they killed Spanish commuters
and I did not speak out
because I was not am American.
Then they came for me
and there was no one left
to speak out for me because I thought I was safe from these people.

by Nordie Mon Oct 11, 2004 02:19

First we helped starve their children
and I cheered it on
because I am not a terrorist
Then we helped our friends continue to steal their land and deny them dignity
and I cheered it on
because I am not a terrorist
Then we invaded their lands and slaughtered tens of thousands of them
and I cheered it on
because I am not a terrorist
Then they called a draft and came for me
and I changed my mind
and stopped cheering

by SWatcher Mon Oct 11, 2004 16:20

It seems the SWP are bidding for the contract of spokespeople for the Islamic Cultural Centre