rally will commence in Berne, Switzerland

This afternoon a mass rally will commence in Berne, Switzerland, in protest against the discriminatory ban that Switzerland has imposed upon Muslims. Indeed this singling out of a religious community has irked world opinion and we may well be witnessing a move away from far-right rhetoric that has seen Muslims castigated as the ‘other’ for well over a decade now.
It is hoped that Switzerland’s foolish action may bring in new anti-religious hate legislation that specifies Islam and Muslims for special protection against the rise of
far-right extremism and Islamophobia. We also expect said legislation to be adopted by the EU and become incumbent upon all member states.
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In Ireland our so-called representatives will do little or nothing to endanger their comfortable positions of ‘power’ so it is upon ordinary Muslims to implement the Prophet’s commands to ‘love for our brother, what we love for ourselves’. We suggest a peaceful protest outside the Swiss embassy (the Gorey Guardian will note the difference this time) where Muslims can dispense with Swiss products as a mark of boycott. We could also lobby TDs to reconsider business links and stores to remove Swiss products.What say ye?
What's the Point?
Some will no doubt look to the apparent ineffectiveness of protests ('if millions protesting can't prevent a war, what will a few do' is the thought). But we would ask you to look at the bigger picture. Muslims in Switzerland need to see that the Ummah is concerned and they need to see that the Ummah is prepared to stand up for their rights. They are not seeing that from the Irish section of the Ummah. The last thing we want to become is a bunch of navel gazers like our so-called Muslim leaders. And if you are still in doubt we encourage you to listen to the lecture: The Story of the Bull, by Anwar Al Awlaki.
MPACIE is Ireland's Only Muslim advocacy group. Together we hope to empower the Muslim community through a system of media monitoring, political lobbying and grassroots community and institutional activism. Our aim is simple; we want the same rights as our non-Muslim counterparts.For more information call 00353 877468706, email us at info@mpac.ie or visit our website www.mpac.ieوَإِنَّا لَجَمِيعٌ حَاذِرُونَ