“‘Shhh. Islamophobia. Donald Trump is around.’ ‘Shhh. This is not the right time now to talk about extremism and the restrictive laws, the Sharia laws.’”
And so that “extremism” and those restrictive laws will advance unopposed and unimpeded, as more and more their foes are being denied any and all platforms.
“Pride float against Sharia law a go in ’11, no in ’17,” by Daphne Bramham, Vancouver Sun, August 27, 2017:
Shawn Shirazi is angry about cultural relativism and the growing unwillingness of people here to criticize radical Islam for fear of being labelled racist or Islamophobic.
Born in Iran, Shirazi immigrated to Vancouver where he became a founding member of Cirque de So Gay, an activist group of gay and transgender Middle Eastern men. For several years, the group marched in the Pride Parade and even won an award for their originality. But this year, its application was rejected as “culturally insensitive.”
The rejection is a microcosm of what Shirazi calls “hypocrisy” when it comes to global human rights, but what others argue is showing respect for other cultures and religious traditions.
Its application described it as “casting off the shroud of oppression to unveil the Persian Princess beneath … The Islamic attire is more than just a piece of black fabric. It’s a tool used by governments to impose absolute control and authority over their citizens and even tourists.”
The intent was to encourage dialogue about oppression and individual freedom, “so people can express themselves as they choose, without threat of being flogged, stoned or beheaded.”
It was all too much for the parade organizers.
Vancouver Pride Society’s co-executive director Andrea Arnot said in an interview that organizers thought Cirque de So Gay made light of a nuanced issue.
“Many women choose to wear burkas. It’s part of their identity, their religion and their culture,” she said. “Of course, there are places where it’s enforced.”
Arnot says organizers found its proposal “quite shocking.”
“When I asked other people who are from that cultural or religious background, they said it was offensive,” she said. “I definitely wanted to be sensitive to what is happening in our communities right now.”
Yet, what Cirque de So Gay proposed was exactly what it did at the 2011 Vancouver Pride Parade — dancers threw off their body and face coverings to reveal very little underneath.
So, what’s changed? Nothing and almost everything….
Iranian exile and activist Alinejad frequently talks about being silenced.
“It doesn’t matter where I am whenever I want to talk about women’s rights, there are a lot of people saying ‘Shhh, not now here in the West,’” she said recently.
“‘Shhh. Islamophobia. Donald Trump is around.’ ‘Shhh. This is not the right time now to talk about extremism and the restrictive laws, the Sharia laws.’”
In their small way, that silencing is what Shirazi and his group, who have their own experiences with oppression, thought they could highlight.
But what they were told was ‘Shhh. Not here. Not now. We don’t want to fuel Islamaphobia [sic].’
CWS says
“Progress!”
(That’s sarcasm.)
mariam rove says
Vancouver Pride Society’s co-executive director Andrea Arnot said in an interview that organizers thought Cirque de So Gay made light of a nuanced issue.
This PC idiot, he /she should travel to Iran and see the plight of gays/lesbians for him/herself, then perhaps she will change her mind. may be. M
mortimer says
Andrea Arnot might change her mind while plummeting downwards between the 17th and 16th floor.
john spielman says
yes she will realize the truth just before the concrete pavement ends up going THROUGH her mind!
gravenimage says
Thank you, miriam. I know you know how Islam treats Gay people all too well, being from Iran originally.
Here’s a video about a young man in Iran who was hanged for being homosexual:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpAZyN2t3LU
The English translation is not perfect, but this is nonetheless important to see.
PRCS says
…how MUSLIMS treat homosexuals….
Qur’an doesn’t throw them off rooftops. Muslims do.
D Austin says
‘Shhh. This is not the right time now to talk about extremism and the restrictive laws, the Sharia laws.’”
And as Muslims continue to increase in numbers, it never will be the time.
How about entering a nice parade entry consisting of knights in full “Crusade” regalia. The armor would come in handy if the communist AntiFa thugs show up looking to complain about anything…
Walter Sieruk says
This is a reminder of the “joke” that isn’t actually meant to be funny but to make a point. So here it is It’s about the two different kinds of negative kind of behavior of a Fundamentalist Baptist Christian male and the kind of behavior of a Fundamentalist Salafist Muslim male when they encounter, at different times, a homosexual man. For when a Fundamentalist Baptist Christian man meets a “gay” man, that type of Christian will say many very ignorant things to him and as a result of those ignorant things said that “gay” man will end up with a headache. In contrast, when a Fundamentalist Salafist Muslim man encounters a homosexual man, that type of Muslim will cut that “gay” man’s head off.
D Austin says
Or teach them how to fly the hard way…
johan elzinga says
Or tell him that Islam is peace but asking the city counsil to ban the word Gay from the Gay Parade in order to make everybody feel inclusive. As happened in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Muslim capital of the world.
mortimer says
QUESTION FOR Vancouver: Gay Pride : “If Western gay people will NOT defend gays in MUSLIMS COUNTRIES FROM PERSECUTION… then WHO WILL?”
gravenimage says
Damn good question, Mortimer.
Tom says
As usual it will be we, the average conservative person, who will fight to protect our gay neighbors.
The liberals and lefties talk a good fight but always back the wrong horse. The rights and safety of our fellow countrymen and women who happen to be gay come before ideology. At least as far as I am concerned.
Wyldeirishman says
While I may not share the seemingly uncritical, progressive acceptance of homosexuality that has taken root among much of America, this can in no way be construed to mean that I refuse to support freedom of speech for these folks-let alone freedom of existence. While I’m not called to agree with my neighbors about each and every “ism” in lock-step, I *am* called to love them and serve them. This does not include refusing to befriend them, or throwing them off rooftops for brownie points with “Allah.”
gravenimage says
+1
johan elzinga says
Good! As a gay person that’s all I ask for!
ConanKong says
What kind of toppings do they use when they eat their own?
Robeaver says
Looked it up under toppings for eating self on Google.
Here is a good topping. :
Called the Mohamed Ali special topping.!!!
It has an ironic infusion of hemp fibers sauted iwith hala onions in a nightclub cream sauce. Sprinkled with pictures from a rooftop, and some flavoring with sand ground from used stoning stones.
It’s common name is “Rope a Dope “.
LR says
Ah geez…
You guys are too funny…
John A. Marre says
The left would gladly throw gays off a tall building to appease their buddies, the Muslims. Gays, don’t vote democrat. They will not help you.
D Austin says
Democrats play both sides of the fence. Depends on where the most votes are to be found.
PRCS says
“the growing unwillingness of people here to criticize radical Islam”
How surprised will the article’s author, Daphne Bramham, be when she learns that no Muslim on the planet practices “radical Islam”?
D Austin says
“These descriptions are very ugly, it is offensive and an insult to our religion. There is no moderate or immoderate Islam. Islam is Islam and that’s it.” Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (born 26 February 1954) President of Turkey and would-be next Ottoman Empire Caliph.
PRCS says
She’s only had ten years to read that.
Wonder if she has.
abad says
The term “radical Islam” is an invention of the liberal elite in America
Robeaver says
Like brietbart. But Bannon was fired. The he must be left now as well.
scherado says
Progress!!!! Wait….never mind.
Guest says
‘Islamaphobic’ the irrational fear of Islam.
Considering they throw gays off roofs in the Middle East I don’t think their fear is irrational
shoehorn says
So, Sharia is to Gay Pride as rock is to scissors?
gravenimage says
Vancouver: Gay Pride float against Sharia OK in 2011, banned as “Islamophobic” in 2017
……………………..
Right–because Gay people are supposed to be OK with being hanged from cranes or stoned to death, I suppose? This is what happens under Shari’ah law.
This insanity of crushing freedom of speech if it dares criticize the savagery of Islam is spreading.
Matthieu Baudin says
It has become increasingly evident that in order for Radical Multicultural sensibilities to be observed, far reaching Censorship will become the order of the day.
Politicianaphobia says
I am so sick of creeping Shari’ah, Islam, The Muslim Brotherhood, George Soros, Kathleen Wynn, Justine Trudeau and all the other collabortors.
Politicianaphobia says
I am so sick of creeping Shari’ah, Islam, The Muslim Brotherhood, George Soros, Kathleen Wynn, Justine Trudeau and all the other collabortors. Oh well!
UNCLE VLADDI says
Yeah, I’m sure somebody named Andrea Arnot knows more about islamic practices than people named Shawn Shirazi or Alinejad do.
Liberal hypocrisy would be astounding if it weren’t mandatory.
Karina says
Liberals and the Left are so hellbent on the destruction of Western values and civilization that they will even denigrate Middle Eastern immigrants who know how homophobic and anti-gay Islam is.
I’m not surprised but it’s disgusting to see this kind of appeasing to Muslims and Islam.