.... Almost all of the debate about Birmingham schools so far appears to proceed from the assumption that a child's education and world-view is solely a product of that child's schooling. But we know that's not the case. Parents matter. So what were the parents of children in those schools doing when their children were being warned about white prostitutes, hearing staff refer to non-Muslims as Kaffirs, being told that Christmas was nothing to celebrate?
I don't know the answer, but all the possible answers are worrying.
[A COMMENT] There is a prior question. When millions of muslims were given permission to settle in the UK were they told it is a country of Christian values to which they would be expected to adhere? Let's hope they are now.
When I applied to emigrate to Australia I was told this in no uncertain terms and I am white, British and Christian. .... Why can't Britain do the same? Does Britain have any pride?
[ANOTHER] I hate to have to tell you this, James Kirkup, as it should be blindingly obvious, but the parents of the children at these schools are in all probability in favour of the islamist agenda or, if not, then much too frightened to speak out against it.
The parts of Birmingham in which these schools are located, that is Alum Rock and Sparkbrook, have long since been ethnically cleansed of their original English population.
They are now inhabited almost exclusively by Muslim immigrants, who would no doubt much rather see their children taught in the Pakistani manner so that they become good little jihadists just like their cousins back home who they will eventually marry. [The Telegraph] Read more
