Muslim Human Shield.

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I've only just learned about this phenomena. It got the attention following the awful events in Tunisia and seems to be spreading across the world.

I'm loving it. A very good, human, brave response. Not sure whether it will stop all but some will think twice.

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Muslim+human+shield

You got to love humanity.
 
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Why copy in all the links when you can it like that. People can take their own pick instead of arguing the source ;) or search provider :)
 
A Muslim human shield to protect people against ISIS ? ISIS have killed more Muslims than other groups :thinking:.
 
arclight said:
A Muslim human shield to protect people against ISIS ? ISIS have killed more Muslims than other groups :thinking:.
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Not sure about the stats around that, but even so, something needs to be done. Denouncing it and keep on saying it is a faith of peace and they aren't Muslims doesn't work. Putting themselves in the firing line as ordinary people with faith is a very powerful statement. I'm sure it will come at a cost, but I respect that and applaud them.
 
I hope in real life you're not as you seem to portray yourself on here or are you just after a bit of attention :thinking:
 
i'm not sure about 'spreading around the globe' but it was definitely very brave of the hotel staff in tunisia - its clearly not going to 'spread' in an organised way as if terror attacks could be predicted they wouldn't happen at all.

It is however a distinct lesson to those who like to generalise about muslims , and again demostrates that IS and AQ are as representative of Islam as the LRA and the IRA are of christianity
 
Neil B said:
I hope in real life you're not as you seem to portray yourself on here or are you just after a bit of attention :thinking:
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What on earth are you on about?
 
big soft moose said:
i'm not sure about 'spreading around the globe' but it was definitely very brave of the hotel staff in tunisia - its clearly not going to 'spread' in an organised way as if terror attacks could be predicted they wouldn't happen at all.

It is however a distinct lesson to those who like to generalise about muslims , and again demostrates that IS and AQ are as representative of Islam as the LRA and the IRA are of christianity
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There have been reports of similar things in Denmark and even Israel. Combined with the events in London or the joint events at the synagogues I think it is encouraging.
 
I assume there was a post from the balistic cranial convergence specialist - i could be wrong though
 
Paul-H said:
A Muslim Human shield world not work against ISIS as ISIS are Muslim Haters, that's why they kill so many of them.
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It did however work in tunisia , because the gunman didnt want to kill tunisians only westerners
 
big soft moose said:
It did however work in tunisia , because the gunman didnt want to kill tunisians only westerners
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And I think that is the point. To me it is about humanising, perhaps about "bringing back" those mid guided would to let them see how far their own fellow human beings are willing to go to show them that their views are wrong

I think it is a shame that is has to come to this, but in my opinion if this grows and gains traction it will be so much more powerful than any gun, knife or bomb will be.
 
dejongj said:
... if this grows and gains traction it will be so much more powerful than any gun, knife or bomb will be.
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Possibly, but history would dictate otherwise. It took a long time for the Irish to resolve, religion always provides the reasoning that the aggressor is right.
 
I accept that the majority of Muslims are peace-loving humans who wouldn't hurt anyone unlike the extremists using religion as a veil to condone their actions.

Whilst this "human shield" was nothing short of a miracle, I really don't think those involved had the rational thought process of "There's an ISIS gunman killing holidaymakers from the west.... ahhh, he's doing it because they're not Muslims, if we get in his way then he'll leave them alone". At a guess it would have been an instinctive human reaction to try and save people and perhaps as hotel staff they felt it was their duty to do so too.

That's not to take away anything from those involved, it was an incredible act of bravery. Given that they are Muslims should show to the rest of the World that not all Muslims want to harm westerners and they are a credit to their country and families regardless of religion.

Going back to my first sentence....... Not all Germans were Nazis but they were still responsible for killing millions of people (Does this count as invoking Godwin's Law?)
 
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Gow-Dins law states that any one who uses any comparison with the the mongol horde or Genghis kahn loses that argument and any other argument they are involved in that day ;)
 
big soft moose said:
Gow-Dins law states that any one who uses any comparison with the the mongol horde or Genghis kahn loses that argument and any other argument they are involved in that day ;)
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Well that clears that up...thanks :)
 
Nikon_Nick said:
No, I know about Godwins law, I just wondered who Gowdin was...thats all :)
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GOW-Dins, is when your youngster finally stops playing Gods of War and actually comes to eat his dinner that's been on the table for ten minutes. It's usually accompanied by wailing about the internet/power dropping during an important game for his 'clan', which may or may not have been accidental...
 
It was a number of very brave people who tried to protect others from a murderer by placing themselves in harms way.
The fact that most or all of them happened to be muslim is surely irrelevant, and we shouldn't be any more suprised when people of the muslim faith do this than when anyone else does it.
 
Garry Edwards said:
It was a number of very brave people who tried to protect others from a murderer by placing themselves in harms way.
The fact that most or all of them happened to be muslim is surely irrelevant, and we shouldn't be any more suprised when people of the muslim faith do this than when anyone else does it.
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I hear you and in an ideal world I fully agree. My point is actually that this is not just in Tunesia but happening in other areas as well.

The intention was to celebrate humanity, and the good news story. Yet so far it seems to be going down the route of questioning the link, attacking the OP of attention seeking, to some conversation of Godwin's law.

Ah well, it's all human beings ;)
 
Cobra said:
Nope no deletions or staff edits have taken place.

That's a tad out of order TBH Neil
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Well i obviously need too attend some meets to get myself in the "gang" it's not just OOF these day's but more like "no lens attached", god knows what it must seem like to newbie members :meh: :indifferent:
 
Neil B said:
Well i obviously need too attend some meets to get myself in the "gang" it's not just OOF these day's but more like "no lens attached", god knows what it must seem like to newbie members :meh: :indifferent:
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Firstly if you don't like a topic you can always avoid it.
(I never look at football threads)
Secondly if you have issues with a poster, you can always use the ignore button.
Thirdly, the only "cliques and clubs" that seem to be on TP is in the bird section.
Finally, this is out of focus "almost" anything goes.
 
Cobra said:
Firstly if you don't like a topic you can always avoid it.
(I never look at football threads)
Secondly if you have issues with a poster, you can always use the ignore button.
Thirdly, the only "cliques and clubs" that seem to be on TP is in the bird section.
Finally, this is out of focus "almost" anything goes.
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Like i said if you were checking this forum out and saw this s***e on the front page would you register :thinking:

Slightly twisted springs to mind, but hey as long as a few are enjoying themselves (y)
 
I just understand what your problem is @Neil B This is a positive story about human nature and how they care for each other. What is the problem with that? Yet for some reason you seem to think it is a negative thing to discuss that, and not just that, you turn it into a personal attack.

Why would you want to that? I just don't understand it. If anything I would have thought that your reaction to a discussion about positive humanitarian action is what is off putting. I find the reaction very strange.
 
Neil B said:
Like i said if you were checking this forum out and saw this s***e on the front page would you register :thinking:

Slightly twisted springs to mind, but hey as long as a few are enjoying themselves (y)
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If it is about this thread appearing in the front page I do think you have a point. But why not take that up as a suggestion for the board and propose that the whole of the oof section doesn't appear on the front page. I don't get why you are fixed on making this personal against me?

Edit: just checked, nope oof doesn't appear at the front page at all. Really don't get what your problem is.
 
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dejongj said:
Edit: just checked, nope oof doesn't appear at the front page at all. Really don't get what your problem is.
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that's a big plus one - especially as you say OOF doesnt appear on the front page anyway

I guess some people just woke up sandy this morning (f*** knows what meets have to do with anything - I never go to the meets and i was recently banned for 4 days for being a cock, so its safe to say i'm not in the good boys club at the moment )
 
simon ess said:
Curiosity has got the better of me, so I have to ask.

What do you see as the issue here Neil?
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dejongj said:
I just understand what your problem is @Neil B This is a positive story about human nature and how they care for each other. What is the problem with that? Yet for some reason you seem to think it is a negative thing to discuss that, and not just that, you turn it into a personal attack.

Why would you want to that? I just don't understand it. If anything I would have thought that your reaction to a discussion about positive humanitarian action is what is off putting. I find the reaction very strange.
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I think you guys need a reality check, fairies at the bottom of your garden :jawdrop: check is in the post :LOL: i'll stop at that but you get my drift, i see a disrespect for those that have been butchered, you see something else :rolleyes:
 
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