How racist are you?

[Koke]

Can't we just name it after Alan Carr and make the Daily Mail spontaneously combust?

ARE GAY MUSLIMS UNDERMINING CHRISTIAN VALUES?

The Al-An Carr Mosque. Has a nice ring to it.

NB: Political correctness is overrated.

Let's build it in Blaby - There sure isn't any Mosques there.

[Fosse Boy]

Let's build it in Blaby - There sure isn't any Mosques there.

Not any that BlabyFox know about... :ph34r:

[Daggers]

[FOTC]

How come I have never seen this program?

Where the hell have I been?

[Guest Bilo]

How come I have never seen this program?

Where the hell have I been?

I haven't seen it either! I've been missing out.

[fox123]

I'd just like to point out, that I am also NOT Blabyfox.

[Edmund]

Let's build it in Blaby - There sure isn't any Mosques there.

Im going to throw a spanner in the works.

Ive got nothing against any religion or how they practice unless it personally effected me in a negative way.

Would people still be happy with a mosque that gave prayers over loudspeakers three times a day so that people in the near vicinity would be forced to listen to it and disturbed without a choice?

Considering church bells have also been banned in some parts from playing due to noise pollution?

This has been a hot debate over the last few years and I would be interested to see peoples opinions on this.

Personally I would be angry if it was allowed near a house that I lived in due to I don't want to hear it.

[Finnegan]

I'd just like to point out, that I am also NOT Blabyfox.

[Father Ted]

On this topic, what do you all think of this:

Sri-Lankan man

A postmaster from Nottingham who refused to serve customers who could not speak English has left his job.

Sri Lankan-born Deva Kumarasiri, who worked at the sub post office on Sneinton Boulevard, made the national news after announcing his policy.

He had claimed non-English speakers frustrated other customers and made it difficult to do his job properly.

Mr Kumarasiri said most people supported him but a "small minority" launched a petition against him.

"I was forced out by a small minority of people who don't want to integrate into society," he said.

He claimed he was threatened and said Muslim leaders in the community started a petition against him, so he moved at his own request.

He said he would now work at a different branch.

Managers at the Post Office said the service was for all and they were concerned about the impact on trade.

There were also reports Polish migrants had been boycotting the branch.

I suspect people in this country would be offended by what this man was doing

John Heppell MP

Abida Raja, whose family runs the branch, said they had to take action: "It was my brother's decision because obviously he was very upset by those comments, because we're losing customers because of it.

"He had to do something about it, because obviously we don't feel that way about anyone else, we don't discriminate against any customer coming in, because obviously the customers keep the business going."

Mr Kumarasiri's policy had also been criticised by the local Racial Equality Council and MP for Nottingham East, John Heppell.

Mr Heppell said: "This was a little bit strange. What do you do with tourists?

"If I was abroad and if someone refused to sell me a stamp because my French or German was not good enough, I think I would have every right to be offended and I suspect people in this country would be offended by what this man was doing."

Mr Kumarasiri had told the BBC he had turned away about six customers who had wasted his time and annoyed other customers by not being able to understand English.

He had said: "I am part of a service but how can I serve them if I don't understand what they are asking for?

"When I came to England I obeyed the British way of life, I got into the British way of life.

"That is what I ask everyone else to do - respect the country where you are working and living."

[Daggers]

Personally I would be angry if it was allowed near a house that I lived in due to I don't want to hear it.

I'd be bloody livid.

Especially if they told everyone they could do my wife up the arse three times a day too.

Bastards. In front of my children as well.

Christ, it makes me so angry I want to puke bloody vomit.

[Koke]

Im going to throw a spanner in the works.

Ive got nothing against any religion or how they practice unless it personally effected me in a negative way.

Would people still be happy with a mosque that gave prayers over loudspeakers three times a day so that people in the near vicinity would be forced to listen to it and disturbed without a choice?

Considering church bells have also been banned in some parts from playing due to noise pollution?

This has been a hot debate over the last few years and I would be interested to see peoples opinions on this.

Personally I would be angry if it was allowed near a house that I lived in due to I don't want to hear it.

The Mosque [Masjid Omar] on Evington Road has loudspeakers and Raj can confirm to us whether it annoys him or not. I'm not sure. I don't know whether he lives near enough for him to be able to hear it.

I don't personally care if the loudspeakers were banned. I don't think any Muslim cares too much about it. The Mosques asked for it and got lucky. That's all there is too it, me thinks.

On the other hand, I don't think they are that much of a nuisance anyway to be honest. They are not anywhere near as loud as church bells.

[Fez of Mahrez]

On this topic, what do you all think of this:

Sri-Lankan man

I am so indifferent to that story that I may kill somebody.

[Sparky]

I am so indifferent to that story that I may kill somebody.

That may not be wise

[Alexikokopops]

The scout movement have long celebrated St George's Day and, way back, it was widely and enthusiastically celebrated so the tradition has been long established. Considerable efforts are now being made to revive it and why not?

Oh yeah, I forgot the Scouts somehow.

Ah yes, the St Georges Day parade. Hardly a celebration, more time spent walking down a street to a Church and listening to someone talk. One of the more boring days on the scout calendar.

[Katy]

Oh yeah, I forgot the Scouts somehow.

Ah yes, the St Georges Day parade. Hardly a celebration, more time spent walking down a street to a Church and listening to someone talk. One of the more boring days on the scout calendar.

The Brownies used to do it too. I used to be a majorette. Still was boring though, I agree.

[Smudge]

Goes the other way too. A couple of Indian families moved onto our street a couple of years ago and a couple of households responded by putting up English flags.

On a more specific point, and this isn't directed at you Bert as I know you don't mean (just) this, but who the **** has ever celebrated St George's Day anyway, short of getting pissed? Yet suddenly it's an outrage that English people "can't celebrate St George's Day". I don't ever remember anyone doing anything for St George's Day before Kosovans started living in Northampton (for example), so why does everyone desperately want to start now? I think I know why, because people in this country are happier moaning than actually getting on with their lives. Wankers.

TheFoxes, Foxello Stroud Fox and my old mum

[James.]

The Mosque [Masjid Omar] on Evington Road has loudspeakers and Raj can confirm to us whether it annoys him or not. I'm not sure. I don't know whether he lives near enough for him to be able to hear it.

I don't personally care if the loudspeakers were banned. I don't think any Muslim cares too much about it. The Mosques asked for it and got lucky. That's all there is too it, me thinks.

On the other hand, I don't think they are that much of a nuisance anyway to be honest. They are not anywhere near as loud as church bells.

I live down the road from the East London Mosque and when we have our windows open we can hear the call to prayer. I love it. I find it really atmospheric and quite relaxing to listen to. Also reminds me of Istanbul where it is literally broadcast over the entire city, the restaurants even turn off their music when it happens so people can hear.

Much more interesting than church bells.

[cisono]

I am starting to think that ginger people have a very definite evil streak

[Daggers]

I think we're losing sight of how nice racists can be. Just remember the laughs Jade gave the world when she uttered the immortal phrase "Shilpa Poppadom".

I still deeply miss her.

[Dr The Singh]

The Mosque [Masjid Omar] on Evington Road has loudspeakers and Raj can confirm to us whether it annoys him or not. I'm not sure. I don't know whether he lives near enough for him to be able to hear it.

I don't personally care if the loudspeakers were banned. I don't think any Muslim cares too much about it. The Mosques asked for it and got lucky. That's all there is too it, me thinks.

On the other hand, I don't think they are that much of a nuisance anyway to be honest. They are not anywhere near as loud as church bells.

Karim, it's a load of hoo haa over nothing!! If load speakers cause noise pollution or people don't like it, it doeasn't matter, the congregation at the mosque will and can still have there prayers!!

It's vaisakhi (the Sikh equivalent of Xmas, and if you drive near the holiday inn, you will see a massive Sikh emblem (Nishan Sahib) in between 2 double edged swords, and for me it's wonderful site, and i'm so glad that the council and public allow it!!

Leicester is probably more accomodating to religions and religious virtues then most city's and I have never seen it as a problem. But it's a knowledge and understanding sort of thing, the natives may see it as a infringement on there 'british' values, but by conversing and interacting they will see that we all have the same sorts of values and understand the meaning of why such virtues are followed, eg the Nishan Sahib, is held as high as possible on SIkh Temples, it's a sign of sanctuary, aid, and freedom. So people, whether black or white, of any faith, in any trouble can get a safe haven, it's there to show from a distance for those that are hungry, ill, in need, that there is a place for you to come!!!

I remember when I was younger, St Georges Day was celebrated, the queen's anniversary, royal weddings, but these days there seems to be a lack of support or interest in celebrating anything!!!

[fox123]

My grandma used to live near to where the Mosque was with the loudspeaker (off Green Lane Road), and it wasn't really that disruptive to anyone's life's that live round there.

What does piss me off actually, is the god loving preachers in town that do try to ram it down yer throat...tossers.

[Alexikokopops]

Karim, it's a load of hoo haa over nothing!! If load speakers cause noise pollution or people don't like it, it doeasn't matter, the congregation at the mosque will and can still have there prayers!!

It's vaisakhi (the Sikh equivalent of Xmas, and if you drive near the holiday inn, you will see a massive Sikh emblem (Nishan Sahib) in between 2 double edged swords, and for me it's wonderful site, and i'm so glad that the council and public allow it!!

Leicester is probably more accomodating to religions and religious virtues then most city's and I have never seen it as a problem. But it's a knowledge and understanding sort of thing, the natives may see it as a infringement on there 'british' values, but by conversing and interacting they will see that we all have the same sorts of values and understand the meaning of why such virtues are followed, eg the Nishan Sahib, is held as high as possible on SIkh Temples, it's a sign of sanctuary, aid, and freedom. So people, whether black or white, of any faith, in any trouble can get a safe haven, it's there to show from a distance for those that are hungry, ill, in need, that there is a place for you to come!!!

I remember when I was younger, St Georges Day was celebrated, the queen's anniversary, royal weddings, but these days there seems to be a lack of support or interest in celebrating anything!!!

Just what I'd expect from a Sikh Seperatist!

[BoneDog]

I like the call to prayer. I first heard it when I went Altinkum in Turkey in 92. Was on me Hotel balcony and didn't have a clue what it was but thought it sounded good. I don't think they do the prayers over loudspeakers, just the call to say it's time.

I'd much rather hear that for two minutes a few times a day than most of the shite music I hear blasted out of peoples windows round my way!

[lou]

I like the call to prayer. I first heard it when I went Altinkum in Turkey in 92. Was on me Hotel balcony and didn't have a clue what it was but thought it sounded good. I don't think they do the prayers over loudspeakers, just the call to say it's time.

I'd much rather hear that for two minutes a few times a day than most of the shite music I hear blasted out of peoples windows round my way!

Agree its far less offensive than the noise we get from the Lounge Bar around the corner at chucking out time or the language from the chavvy kids that hang around on the corner of the street. I wouldnt mind it at all, it would be the parking issues that would bother me more. My uncle lives up the road from a Mosque and the amount of cars at certain times is horrendous... saying that Id live with it I suppose

[Thracian]

Agree its far less offensive than the noise we get from the Lounge Bar around the corner at chucking out time or the language from the chavvy kids that hang around on the corner of the street. I wouldnt mind it at all, it would be the parking issues that would bother me more. My uncle lives up the road from a Mosque and the amount of cars at certain times is horrendous... saying that Id live with it I suppose

The selfishness of people's parking when they go to all sorts of churches has to be believed and makes total hypocrisy of their going to church in the first place.

[BlabyFox]

Can it be a Mega-Mosque? God knows Blaby needs a tourist attraction...

Not enough Muslims (thank God) in Blaby to need a mosque.