.... By some estimates the United Kingdom’s 2 million Muslims could influence up to 100 marginal seats. And in a closely fought election where the marginals are predicted to decide the outcome, that could swing the balance of power.
So either British Muslims can prove there is such a thing as a “Muslim vote”, thereby sending a clear message to politicians that there will be a price to pay if they get trampled over. Or they can remain divided, vote according to trivial self-interest and thus open the door to further Islamophobia at home and crusading wars abroad.
Here’s what I’m proposing: Firstly, British Muslims should punish those MPs who voted for the genocidal Iraq war, who support the current aggression in Afghanistan, and who backed the discriminatory anti-terror laws which target Muslims in the UK. If they do this politicians will think twice about doing the same again because their jobs will be at stake. [Harry’s Place] Read more
