http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/mosque-to-get-police-guard-for-bikini-rally/2006/12/02/1164777846230.html?from=rss
From the story:
The caretaker of Lakemba Mosque, the Lebanese Muslim Association, says it is taking no risks, requesting at least 32 police officers to protect the place of worship on Saturday and Sunday.
Association president Tom Zreik said he met police on several occasions to ensure there would be adequate numbers of officers present to defuse problems and arrest troublemakers.
"We are treating this as something that is funny and hilarious but also taking precautions," Mr Zreika said of the bikini march. "Some people may see this as provocation and the last thing that we want is to see anyone being attacked."
2006-12-03 04:55:12 · 5 answers · asked by nobody 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
The police are there to protect both the Mosque and the protestors. People dressed in bikinis would certainly raise angst among strict Muslins and might incite violence towards the bikini clad protestors.
2006-12-03 14:49:57 · answer #1 · answered by James P 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know why Zriek is doing that. But if there is a possibility of being attacked by bikini clad women, I am go to go there.
2006-12-03 13:12:10 · answer #2 · answered by » mickdotcom « 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a bikini rally under current rules and views related to islam is a sure fire recipe for a full riot, murder and mayhem for the offenders, not all veiw this as comical
2006-12-03 12:59:31 · answer #3 · answered by robert r 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because the zealots who belong to the mosque may attack the women.
2006-12-03 13:00:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
They're not allowed to look at other women, especially in various stages of undress.
2006-12-03 13:06:19 · answer #5 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋