What do you think about the police puppy incident in Scotland???

Question

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,374564,00.html

am i the only person who thinks this is ridiculous?

Answer 1

is that for real?

I've never heard of dogs being ritually unclean before !! ... maybe someone looking at this question might be able to explain exactly what is unclean about a dog ... I for one would be truly interested

on a personal level, I'm offended that someone thinks that we ought to forego our culture in favour of theirs ... dogs in this country are valued and have been part of our society from time immemorial

Answer 2

Yes it is totally ridiculous.  I bet the muslim community wouldn't be up in arms if the dog saved them from being burgled or attacked!

Answer 3

i think it's ridiculous as well.

and here in the UK, we bend over backwards to please them. If i went to a Muslim country i would not expect things to change for me, i would try and fit in, but for the most part, they do not integrate well here in the UK.

another incident like this was in my hometown, and the town's emblem was apparently offensive to Muslims and there were calls to change the emblem. Also, the council decided it would be offensive to put up Christmas decorations and lights in the town centre

it's absolutely ludicrous

and i couldn't believe how we are changing our culture in the UK to suit them.

i personally believe if they are that easily offended by our culture and the way we do things, they should just leave.

if they are willing to integrate and embrace our culture then that's fine by me

Answer 4

This is about certain elements within the Muslim community deciding to stir up trouble. They represent a significant minority of Muslims, but ultimately still a minority. Their aim is to create divisions by provoking hostility.

Most Muslims would not own a dog themselves due to their religious beliefs regarding these animals, but they would not seek to impose those views on anyone else, least of all the police force for whom these dogs are vital allies in the fight against crime.

The absolute worst thing you can do is pander to these extremists, it helps no-one except the extremists themselves. Give an inch and they will take a mile. If you stand up to them they at least have a grudging respect for you, even if they want to blow you up for it.