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2007-01-21 Britain

I cannot shake your hand, sir. I'm a Muslim and you're a man

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Posted by tipper 2007-01-21 08:29|| || Front Page|| [6 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 despite a vigorous recruitment campaign, there are still only around 300 Muslims among the Met's 35,000 officers and fewer than 20 are women.
You should thank gawd for that small blessing.

Posted by Shipman 2007-01-21 08:49|| 2007-01-21 08:49|| Front Page Top

#2 "She also said she did not want her picture taken with the commissioner because they would only use it for propaganda.

Put that wimman-cop on duty in a muslim neighbourhod, I'm absolutely sure she will of course favors and enforces the british rule of law over her religious beliefs and won't have divided loyalties. Nope, nope, nope.

Posted by anonymous5089 2007-01-21 08:59|| 2007-01-21 08:59|| Front Page Top

#3 "She also said she did not want her picture taken with the commissioner because they would only use it for propaganda.

Put that she-police officer on duty in a muslim neighbourhod, I'm absolutely sure she will of course favors and enforces the british rule of law over her religious beliefs and won't have divided loyalties. Nope, nope, nope.

Posted by anonymous5089 2007-01-21 09:04|| 2007-01-21 09:04|| Front Page Top

#4 Strange, I was relegated to RSA with first try, thought it was the cop word that got me there.

Posted by anonymous5089 2007-01-21 09:05|| 2007-01-21 09:05|| Front Page Top

#5 Actually, she was correct, but used the wrong word.

Instead of "propaganda", she should have said that "the picture will just be used to imply that Muslim women support this politician."

(As an aside, I wonder how female Rantburgers would feel if asked to have their picture taken shaking the hand of Bill Clinton, for use in Hillary's campaign, to show that Bill has still "got it with the ladies.")

Posted by Anonymoose 2007-01-21 09:20|| 2007-01-21 09:20|| Front Page Top

#6 If it is contrary to her religion to 'touch a man' how the hell is she going to enforce the law?

"Sir will you get in the back of the police car? I wouldn't want to sic CAIR (or the british equivalent) on you now...."

And its obvious where her loyalties lie. She is imcapable of dispensing justice fairly. Will she judge people according to Islamic law?

"Sorry lady but since you can't produce 4 male muslim witnesses I refuse to take your rape report. In fact I'm going to arrest you for prostitution! Besides is that an elbow I see? You were obviously asking for it!"

Posted by CrazyFool 2007-01-21 09:28|| 2007-01-21 09:28|| Front Page Top

#7 she has no business enfore Englkish law. It's obvious she answers to another (incompatible) law.

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2007-01-21 09:37|| 2007-01-21 09:37|| Front Page Top

#8 That's the kind of cop I want patrolling if I were committing a crime.

Sorry. Can't touch you. Gotta let you go.

Posted by ed 2007-01-21 10:13|| 2007-01-21 10:13|| Front Page Top

#9 Perhaps she would prefer the Muslim time honored beating with a stick no larger than a mans thumb?

Posted by BrerRabbit 2007-01-21 10:32|| 2007-01-21 10:32|| Front Page Top

#10 "Sorry, ma'am, but it's required that you treat all members of the public with respect and toleration, ACCORDING TO OUR CUSTOMS. If you cannot, then you cannot perform this job. Why not take up cab driving? Oh, sorry..."

Posted by Rob Crawford">Rob Crawford 2007-01-21 10:36|| http://www.kloognome.com/]">[http://www.kloognome.com/] 2007-01-21 10:36|| Front Page Top

#11 *need coffee*

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2007-01-21 11:22|| 2007-01-21 11:22|| Front Page Top

#12 Talk about excessive accomodation; is she only going to arrest female culprits? Cops get spat on. Would she let the perp go in order to do her prescribed 7 washings? More politically correct madness.

Muslims are the bottom of the immigrant barrel. They come here demanding shariah privilege, while aspiring to be taxi drivers.

Posted by Sneaze Shaiting3550 2007-01-21 11:28|| 2007-01-21 11:28|| Front Page Top

#13 #5 'moose: "(As an aside, I wonder how female Rantburgers would feel if asked to have their picture taken shaking the hand of Bill Clinton, for use in Hillary's campaign, to show that Bill has still "got it with the ladies.")"

If Bill Clinton got within 10 feet of me, I'd call the cops. I don't associate with perverts.

Hillary should be more concerned about what Billy got from the "ladies" ~~and if she can catch it~~.

Posted by Barbara Skolaut">Barbara Skolaut 2007-01-21 11:47|| http://ariellestjohndesigns.com/page/15bk1/Home_Page.html]">[http://ariellestjohndesigns.com/page/15bk1/Home_Page.html] 2007-01-21 11:47|| Front Page Top

#14 This catmeat needs to shut up and do as she is told.

Posted by Excalibur 2007-01-21 12:15|| 2007-01-21 12:15|| Front Page Top

#15 Is she wearing a burqa too? If not, why not? Is she not a Muslim? Sheesh.

Posted by doc 2007-01-21 12:23|| 2007-01-21 12:23|| Front Page Top

#16 Instead of "propaganda", she should have said that "the picture will just be used to imply that Muslim women support this politician."

Perhaps. But he was there in an official capacity as a Metro Police Commisioner.

As an aside, I wonder how female Rantburgers would feel if asked to have their picture taken shaking the hand of Bill Clinton, for use in Hillary's campaign, to show that Bill has still "got it with the ladies."

Moose, this was an official function. A more appropriate comparison would be a retirement ceremony, or (gasp) a graduation ceremony like - the one in the article!!!

You do know the difference between an official function and a campaign, right, Professor?

Posted by Pappy 2007-01-21 12:27|| 2007-01-21 12:27|| Front Page Top

#17 Anonymoose: At an official or non-official ceremony, I'd shake Bill's hand, and then, in full earshot of the mikes/cell phones/video cameras, ask him why he repeatedly humiliated his wife by cheating on her and why he hasn't made amends to the women he has disgraced. My 15 minutes of fame on YouTube.

Posted by Jules 2007-01-21 12:53|| 2007-01-21 12:53|| Front Page Top

#18 The pictures aren't for his campaign, but as a souvenier for the participants. The most photogenic will be sent out along with the group shot of the graduates for the press release about the graduation. Fire the bint; she went in to posture and demand accomodation -- the gentle jihad -- not to do a job that desperately needs to be done in fairness to all.

As for Mr. Clinton, I'd accept his congratulations, then excuse myself as soon as polite to wash my hand with hospital soap, were I not wearing gloves. *shrug* Everybody knows politicians go to these things, and nobody believes the other participants are there because they love him. On the other hand, would a soldier in uniform at an official function have refused to shake Mr. Clinton's hand when he was serving as Commander in Chief? In such situations one acts respectfully toward the uniform regardless of the man wearing it, as Pappy points out.

Posted by trailing wife 2007-01-21 18:37|| 2007-01-21 18:37|| Front Page Top

#19 I would not shake Clinton's hand. He took every opportunity to snub and belittle the Military. I wouldn't walk across the street to piss on him if he were on fire.

Posted by Deacon Blues">Deacon Blues 2007-01-21 18:42|| 2007-01-21 18:42|| Front Page Top

#20 But would you walk across the street for a ringside seat, #19 DB? ;-p

Posted by Barbara Skolaut">Barbara Skolaut 2007-01-21 18:53|| http://ariellestjohndesigns.com/page/15bk1/Home_Page.html]">[http://ariellestjohndesigns.com/page/15bk1/Home_Page.html] 2007-01-21 18:53|| Front Page Top

#21 Muslim excuses! What is the BIG picture behind the religion teaching? It's to protect women from sexual misconduct, but not shaking hands is totally a childish excuse!

Posted by Gloque Elmang4914 2007-01-21 19:09|| 2007-01-21 19:09|| Front Page Top

#22 TW- had an opportunity to attend a Slick Willie visit aboard a CV while still ACDU; decided that was a good time to get my dirty laundry into the bin instead.

Posted by USN, ret. 2007-01-21 19:48|| 2007-01-21 19:48|| Front Page Top

#23 Ok, so she let her prejudice call the tune at something that is personal(?) A passing out parade is a public affair, as far as I recall. She dont want a passing out parade, well, don't join the services.

My prejudices says get her, her hijab and her whole sorry tribe, get them out of here.

Posted by fever 2007-01-21 20:11|| 2007-01-21 20:11|| Front Page Top

#24 In June 2005 Sir Ian was judged to have 'hung out to dry' three white detectives - who were accused of rudely mispronouncing "Shi'ites' - to prove his anti-racist credentials.

OK, Class, let's go over this one more time! Shi'a-ism is NOT a race, it is a "religion", and a sorry one at that. Actually, if truth be told, it's a political movement, bent on taking over the world. Now, to the blackboard for ya, and you must write "Islam is NOT a race" 500 times!

And, what the heck is a "passing-out parade"? I'm sure it's a "British thing", but I thought that TW would need to pull out the fainting couch for the poor dear after reading just the first paragraph, LOL!

Posted by BA 2007-01-21 21:04|| 2007-01-21 21:04|| Front Page Top

#25 decided that was a good time to get my dirty laundry into the bin instead.

A graceful way to avoid being unprofessionaly rude, USN, ret. You're a credit to your service.

BA, thank you for the best laugh I've had today. Thank goodness the fainting couch was near at hand for me to fall back upon as my knees buckled. They were passing out the graduation certificates and awards, silly!

Posted by trailing wife 2007-01-21 21:12|| 2007-01-21 21:12|| Front Page Top

#26 The least I could do for you, TW!

Posted by BA 2007-01-21 21:22|| 2007-01-21 21:22|| Front Page Top

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