An interesting collection of links and opinions. I lived in Belgium myself a while back and often travel to France and I agree that the French police are racist and heavy-handed but believe me, they hate everyone (who isn't French) so these youths needn't feel special. Mind you, carrying a base-ball bat in your car is pretty suspicious and if you do you are asking for trouble with the police whatever your colour. Can't agree with Ms. Barber though, who's Christian credentials have somewhat lapsed. The fact that these people are Muslim is rather a side issue, I'm not dismissing Islamo-fascism but its not the root, these people are being a bit economical with the truth when they claim to be the victims. Racists are not just blonde blue-eyed Nazi boys, they come in all colours and remember that most of North Africa is tearing itself apart at the moment due to ethnic cleansing and tribal racism. Has it occurred to anyone that some of these people are bringing their problems with them from these troubled places? If put on the spot their arguments sound like Ali G when he protests; "Its because me is Black, Innit?" The police have not been perfect, but these people are very much in the wrong too.
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