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January 07, 2005
The proposed religious hatred law
It has been said that the proposed religious hatred law is no more than a cynical attempt to buy hardline Muslim votes. In Muslim Weekly Government minister, Mike O'Brien, openly admits that the measure was put forward following lobbying by the Muslim Council of Britain. Mr O'Brien, MP, urges Muslims to vote labour and assures them that it's not the first time that the 'Labour Party has delivered for Muslims'.
The illiberal character of the proposed law and the threat to our heritage of freedom of speech have been ignored in the quest for votes. Melanie Phillips has warned of the dangers. Polly Toynbee is also worth reading on the subject.
Posted by David Green at January 7, 2005 08:31 AM
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