tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10968338.post114985393716676858..comments2023-08-11T09:56:34.039+01:00Comments on timrollpickering: Big things happened in Forest Gate?Tim Roll-Pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12589024696145675963noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10968338.post-1150068183960109882006-06-12T00:23:00.000+01:002006-06-12T00:23:00.000+01:00Miss Ridley's reported comments are indeed irrespo...Miss Ridley's reported comments are indeed irresponsible. In contrast the new MCB Director General has acted responsibly, I think, in reserving judgement. <BR/><BR/>It doesn't take away from the reality, on the ground, however, that many Muslims feel that they are unfairly subject to unreasonable treatment from the police based on suspicion that is often appears to be grounded on little more than they are perceived to be Muslims. You would be hard pressed to find a Muslim in the UK who does not know someone who have been wrongly targetted by counter terrorism operations. Most of these incidents have been relatively minor, but the collective experience builds up resentment that pours out when something high profile happens.<BR/><BR/>There are three problems here: a) alleged mistreatment by the police; b) questionable 'intelligence'; c) rapidly eroding trust in authority amongst the Muslim community, particularly amongst the youth. The last problem cannot be dealt with until the first two are at least seen to be recognised as needing resolution.<BR/><BR/>I'm against the repeated calls on Sir Ian Blair to resign - I think he has a very difficult job to do. But these issues must be addressed. The nature and reliability of intelligence in particular is something that needs to be addressed as a priority. I'm sure we can all accept that the police will sometimes have to take precautions when the evidence is unclear. However, when a section of the community feels it is particularly targetted, it risks undermining security by causing alienation.<BR/><BR/>I don't live in Forest Gate but I know plenty who do and they feel very hard done by. Perhaps you ought to get out of your intellectual ghetto and talk to some of your neighbours?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10968338.post-1150028488247972442006-06-11T13:21:00.000+01:002006-06-11T13:21:00.000+01:00Even their name is insulting!Even their name is insulting!Paul Burginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06718135185726733792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10968338.post-1149980713584221412006-06-11T00:05:00.000+01:002006-06-11T00:05:00.000+01:00Just reinforces my opinion that RESPECT are horren...Just reinforces my opinion that RESPECT are horrendous.Manchester University Labour Clubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13381773349911326993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10968338.post-1149887749852574642006-06-09T22:15:00.000+01:002006-06-09T22:15:00.000+01:00Its more than worrying Tim, Yvonne Ridley's commen...Its more than worrying Tim, Yvonne Ridley's comments are disgusting when you consider how much of a thankless job they do alreadyPaul Burginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06718135185726733792noreply@blogger.com