I realize that the UK authorities have not yet stated that the bombings in London were done by Muslims, but there are certainly strong indications that this is the case. My impression is that the culture that derives from being brought up in a Muslim religion, is one of male chauvenistic domination, and tribal loyalties - "I and my brothers against my cousins; I and my cousins against the world." In Western style democracies we are taught that we must spy on our neighbours, and cooperate with law enforcement agencies to prevent crimes being committed; or help the police catch the criminals by reporting anything we know; "Crime Stoppers" for example. This approach has not in the past, so far as I can see, developed in Muslim communities living in western democracies; Muslim authorities tend to discourage their members from spying on each other, and reporting things to the police. In the light of the London bombings, many Muslim communities have been quick to condemn what has happened. But words are cheap. Has anyone seen any reports, from either the law enforcement agencies, or the Muslim communities, of where Muslims are either actively cooperating with the police in spying on their brethern, or are encouraging each other to do so?
-- Jim Cripwell. From Canada. Land of the Key Bird. This creature of doom flies over the frozen tundra in winter, shrieking its dreaded call; "Key, Key, Key, Key rist but it's cold!!"