Check this out
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071129/ap_on_re_mi_ea/sudan_british_teacher
I think it's an outrage, because she didn't do it on purpose.
If this happened in the US, do you think she would get prison time for that?
2007-11-29 10:15:19 · 15 answers · asked by bonding100 1 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
I think that people are taking this "getting-offended" thing way too serious over there. too much pride in what they believe? I dont know. They have to realize that some people are not Islamic and may not know anything about the religion.
Seriously, it was not her intent to offend anyone.
If it happened in the US and the Islamic community had gotten offended by it, I think the most she would have had to do was explain herself and maybe a public apology.
2007-11-29 10:25:44 · answer #1 · answered by whatever21 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
well news this morning here to oz says she has been sentenced to 15 days imprisonment and then deportation back to UK. As the teacher has served five days already that leaves just 10 more. And then I gather the lady will be put on a plane?
The UK needs to get her out of jail and out of the Sudan today - the risk factors are too high too allow her to remain.
This is a bad indictment against the Sudanese and the lack of temperance that apparently can rule. If I was the teacher I'd be glad to leave and then id sell my story worldwide. Regarding the remaining English in the Sudan are they safe or has it escalated against all English speaking people over there?
I hope she is safe and being treated decently.
2007-11-29 19:08:14 · answer #2 · answered by heardcrombie 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Whatever Red Chrome... it was the children in the class who voted to name the bear Mohammad in the first place. I'm sure Gillian knew enough about the Islamic religion to be respectful of Mohammad but probably didn't have the foresight to expect this bizarre situation to occur. Who would have? The is another sick example of extreme Muslims showing how out of touch they are with reality. I guess the next logical step in the mind of a Muslim extremist would be to strap a bomb to themselves and start targeting the "Build A Bear" workshops to prevent this from occurring again!
2007-11-30 13:51:56 · answer #3 · answered by Tristan B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's ridiculous and dumb. The same kind of people who get mad over cartoons portraying them in a bad light. It's a bunch of nonsense, and I guess something always has to rile them up over the stupidest little things. They have other shite to worry about besides petty things like Teddies named Mohammed. They should've just named it "Mo" or "Hammy."
And no, she wouldn't get prison time for naming the Teddy bear, because unlike other countries, we (USA) still have free will, and the Bill of Rights.
2007-11-29 19:24:18 · answer #4 · answered by litchick_88 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
this is for those people that think "we should try something else, Christianity is boring" that`s what islam is all about! They get offended ( even here in the US ) about a lot of different things....like Christmas,Easter etc....And WE have to be carefull what we name our kids`s toys! Shame on us for accepting their garbage, their toxic religion! Blasphemy is islam and its belivers!!!!! Makes me throw up!! Their false modesty is just a mask, they would kill every white person in a heart beat!! Yes even that smiley gas station clerk!!!!!
2007-11-30 10:40:26 · answer #5 · answered by acmilan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Muhammad is the most popular name in the world.... therefore name a teddy bear Muhammad shouldn't matter much. It goes to show how religious zealots are off their rocker... here or there.
2007-11-29 18:40:41 · answer #6 · answered by mason pearson 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I think that if she can get back to the "normal world," she should be able to get a lucrative endorsement deal with Vermont Teddy Bears!
2007-11-29 18:26:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well, I know.... but if we reside in another country we have to be subject to their laws however stupid they may sound to us. If you don't like it there, don't go there. Don't live there. I wouldn't like it there so I stay here in this country where I belong and I don't go there.
I have no sympathy for the woman. She's lived there for years and so must have known how sacred the name of "Mohamed" is for them. She must know that they are fanatic about their beliefs.
2007-11-29 18:35:47 · answer #8 · answered by RED-CHROME 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I think EVERYONE in America, AND Britain should call their teddy bears muhamed, in protest!!!!
2007-11-29 22:32:19 · answer #9 · answered by 'Er indoors!! 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Pathetic and uncivilised!
2007-11-29 18:21:14 · answer #10 · answered by christmas_me_merry 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋