British libraries to put Koran on top shelf, at Muslims’ request

[Right Wing]

And I use the word “request” very loosely indeed. In case you were worried that that de facto fatwa they imposed by banishing Geert Wilders is part of a trend, the answer is yes.

Muslims have complained of finding the Koran on lower shelves, saying it should be put above commonplace things.
So officials have responded with guidance, backed by ministers, that all holy books should be treated equally and go on the top shelf together…
The report said the city’s librarians consulted the Federation of Muslim Organisations and were advised that all religious texts should be kept on the top shelf.
‘This meant that no offence is caused, as the scriptures of all the major faiths are given respect in this way, but none is higher than any other,’ the guidance added…
Inayat Bunglawala, of the Engage think tank, which encourages Muslims to play a greater role in public life, said: ‘If Muslims wish to see the Koran placed on a higher shelf, and library rules say it should be there, then that is a welcome and considerate gesture.
‘But one size does not fit all. If Christians do not want to see the Bible treated in the same way, I do not see why it has to be dealt with the same.’

Sound familiar? Borders caved on exactly this point a few years ago, reserving pride of place for the Koran on the top shelf of their stores lest they get a taste of what Wilders has to live with every day from his Islamic “critics.” It’s a cowardly policy but somewhat understandable in the case of a private corporation; in the case of a state with armies at its disposal, not so much. Bizarrely, the main objection from Christians interviewed for the story isn’t that the Koran’s getting special treatment, it’s that sticking the Bible way up top will make it less accessible to library-goers looking for a copy. Hey, guys? Focus. Exit question: Can you think of anyone with a media megaphone who might take noisy exception to British libraries putting sacred texts above “commonplace things” like Darwin and Newton? Speak up, man.

Hot Air Blog Archive British libraries to put Koran on top shelf, at Muslims’ request

The Islamization of Europe continues in Islam's global quest toward global domination. The worst thing is, the politically correct are more than willing to help. They reach out with understanding right up to the point the blade comes crashing down across their throats.

[NewC]

lol the uk is such a terrible nation. oh well. screw em

[Susanna]

Will they put the Bible on the top shelf at the request of Christians? Rhetorical question.

[Maylar]

The ass in me would go, "Oh yea?" ::places book on bottom shelf::

I probably wouldn't make a good diplomat. heh

[Tyr-Ziu Saxnot]

We can expect a damn lot more of that crap here soon.
The muslims are fighting a holy war with the rest of the worls and the world is SCARED to FIGHT back!!
A sure fire way to become extinct.
I welcome the day some such muslim fool face to face tells me to make way
for some such special demand.
He will get to see what a REAL American does.-TZS

[ema]

Originally Posted by Maylar

The ass in me would go, "Oh yea?" ::places book on bottom shelf::

I probably wouldn't make a good diplomat. heh

I wouldn't even allow it in the library, that's how much of an ass I am...

[Tyr-Ziu Saxnot]

Originally Posted by ema

I wouldn't even allow it in the library, that's how much of an ass I am...

Seeing that it is not a true holy book I wouldnt allow it in my country.
That being that it is a book that promotes murder to further a total world conquest agenda!
The whole thing boils down to a convert, become a slave or die agenda.
Why any rational honest person would call that HOLY is well beyond my understanding other than they being either brainwashed or just plain 'ole STUPID!!!
I never PC up anything.
Cold hard TRUTH is my method and I wouldnt have it any other way.

By the way TRUTH is the sworn enemy of Islam.
That is the reason that I hold it so dear and near.-TZS

[AussieWolf]

What's happening in Britain can only be described in one word: SUICIDE.

[Nikolas Zijlstra]

all holy books should be treated equally and go on the top shelf together

right... so any book anyone says is holy? So if I believe in the Egyptian Gods, then the Book of the Dead will be put ip top? What iff the pastafarians put out a book?

[Susanna]

The Bible should be on a shelf at eye level, easy to find and access.