There has been heated debate in Great Britain over the “working definition” of “Islamophobia” that has been presented for the government’s adoption by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on British Muslims. The Independent describes the opposition of British police chiefs here: “Police leaders have raised concerns that a proposed definition of Islamophobia will undermine counter-terror […]
How Italy deters jihad terrorism
Two years ago, then Islamic State spokesman Mohammed Al-Adnani declared jihad against Rome, vowing to “break your crosses, and enslave your women…” But so far he hasn’t succeeded, at least not in Italy or Rome. Al-Adnani went on to encourage jihadists to attack Westerners “wherever they can be found,” an admonition that was indeed carried […]
Why Canadian media went silent after Islamophobia hate crime headline hullaballoo
An “Islamophobic hate crime” made headlines across Canada after a hijab-wearing mom in London, Ontario was shouted at, spat upon and had her hijab pulled off at a grocery store. Media outlets rushed to report the incident as an appalling hate crime, while members of local Muslim groups were interviewed about Muslim victimization. But then came […]
Islamophobia Hotline could be coming to your community
So now there is an Islamophobia hotline, maybe coming to your neighborhood, too. This one is set up in Alberta, Canada. But let’s look at the truth about hate crimes: anti-semitic hate crimes, according to FBI stats, still by far surpass Islamophobia hate crimes, by a ratio of more than 3.5 to 1. One also has […]