The EDL in Bradford would mean trouble
Lucy Cartwright | 15.07.2010 13:17 | Smash EDO | Anti-racism | Culture | Social Struggles | World
They say the demo will be against the 'Islamification' of our Country (a load of propaganda rubbish) and against Islamic Extremism. So how 5000 wannabe football hooligans drinking cans of lager in Bradford put a stop to Terrorism? What’s the real reason for them coming here? And why do they need to turn up here pretending to be Army Soldiers in their ridiculous divisions- combat 18 style? What purpose does this march serve other than to wind up people who actually live in Bradford?
The members of the EDL have made it clear they want to cause damage to the already fragile race relations in Bradford and worst of all, try and provoke a response from the Asian community. Just one racist chant could trigger off something massive. And unfortunately, they will probably will get the response which they are looking for.
After the devastating Race Riots in Bradford in 2001, we can't afford to let it happen again. The city’s public image is already bad enough, and the city has barely recovered since the last riot. There have already been warnings from the EDL that to keep women and children away from the planned demo and advice to members to purchase body armour. Their recent comments to the Guardian saying, "Bradford will be huge and it has to be hit. It's going to be fun", shows how much of a terror threat the EDL will be to Bradford. This city is different from any other place the EDL have gone to, we have all seen it before what happened here before, it cannot happen again. I think it’s fair to say the people of Bradford don’t want any more race riots or violence and they certainly do not want a repeat of 2001. They EDL will not be welcomed here.
Searchlight (Anti-Racist organisation) have already started a campaign to try and stop the EDL from coming to Bradford via the Home Secretary. They’ve set up a petition for this which can be found here:
http://www.hopenothate.org.uk/action/stop-the-hate-march.php
Please take give just a few seconds of your time to sign it. This is a method which proven to have worked before, 12,000 people signed a petition to Ban the EDL from having a Static Protest in Luton and it worked.
In addition to this, a Facebook campaign has been set up. It boosts a strong 3200+ members and they could do with some more. The aim of the campaign is to encourage communication with local MPs and Councillors as well as work with the Home Office and West Yorkshire Police to stop the EDL from coming here. The more members they have the more powerful we are and because of their huge support, the Government will have listen to us and the people of Bradford.
The campaign can be found here, it only requires a click on a button to join up:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=321305891042&v=info&ref=ts
If the EDL get their way, and they get the violent reaction from the Muslims which they are looking for, the media will say ‘Peaceful Protesters against terrorism attacked by Muslim Youth’ –which will look very bad. The EDL will get a huge surge in popularity and so will the far fight AKA the BNP. There is every chance we can get them banned from Bradford, and if not, there is a lot which can be done to minimize the dangers of the EDL coming here and prevent another riot.
Lucy Cartwright
e-mail:
lucy.cartwright@live.co.uk
Homepage:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=321305891042&v=info&ref=ts
Comments
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No ban required
15.07.2010 14:56
No.
Anyone causing trouble at the march should be arrested and punished severely, whether they are from the marching group or from other groups intent on disrupting a legal demo.
Why should our freedom to march be restricted just because some louts decide to cause trouble?
I expect there'll be trouble. The usual suspects will be out in force to protect the public from people they need no protection from. If they didn't turn up there'd probably be no trouble and the march would take place with much less publicity for the marchers and their cause. Unfortunately the immature 'anti' brigade never learn this lesson, preferring to seek attention by ensuring a certain amount of violence and intimidation.
Pete
Pete you are a TIT who thinks marching can bring about changes...
15.07.2010 16:44
Barry Cade
Fuck Searchlight
15.07.2010 18:10
Anti EDL
Middle class politics of the worst
15.07.2010 22:21
Bob
ban em?
16.07.2010 12:45
But Dudley tomorrow could also get nasty. Handsworth, one of the biggest Asian areas in the country is only down the road, and the EDL are setting out to provoke a reaction. Anti-fascists could do worse than jump on a train in the morning...
fightin' edl