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Originally Posted by Damien
Muslim groups seem to be making a very concentrated effort to be seen to be rejecting these people. It's pleasing but also rather depressing they need to do so, hopefully the relatively calm response so far from the majority of non-Muslims will mean they will not need to so next time.
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I disagree that it's depressing. In the past there had been what I'd describe as a justified perception that Muslim leaders and groups have not publicly done enough to speak out against their murderous element. It seems like they certainly are making a concerted effort this time and of course that's a good thing but I don't remember such an outcry at 7/7. Ok yes there were plenty of Muslims speaking out back then but it didn't seem to be the same as it is now.
In an ideal world any sort of group would not have such pressure to speak out but I think it has come to this due to a perceived lack of action in the past.
It doesn't have to be a grand gesture as such - for example I thought those Muslim elders who invited the EDL in for a cuppa and a chat was awesome. Plus it was the perfect way to shut up the knuckle-dragging types. A very classy and smart move.