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Muslim-Jewish tensions roil Swedish city
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Published: 28.03.10, 07:53
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1. Let Malmo Enjoy It's 60,000 Violent Muslims-
Eduardo G. ,   Rio de Janeiro, Bras   (03.28.10)
It can only get better, n'est ce pas? To the 700 Jews STUCK there: Please Go Home To Israel... I will meet you there someday!
2. Sweedish reap what they've sown . . .
Stewart ,   USA   (03.28.10)
Unlike the Danes and and Norweigens, the Sweedish didn't do much for the Jews during the Second World War. The were too busy selling steel and ball bearings to Hitler. Now they have to put up with Muslims that don't fit in and don't want to fit in. It serves them Sweedes right.
3. AFTER THE JEWS CHRISTIANS ARE NEXT
AF ,   USA   (03.28.10)
Muslims hate is to everyone. First to Jews than Christians. So once the Jews Live the Sweds will Enjoy their Muslim brothers. Hopefully their end will be better than the 1.5 million Armeniens or 400 thousansd in Darfur.
4. To #2 A little knowledge does not hurt
Christian ,   Sweden   (03.28.10)
The Swedish immigration policy since about 1970 is one thing and what Sweden did during the 2nd world war is another thing. Let us start with the war. Yes, Sweden sold steel and ball bearings and a lot more both to Germany and the Allies. We did this to keep out of the war and at the same time rearm our army which was in a pathetic state at the outbreak of the war. You cannot go to war against a professional army wihout traine soldiers and arms. That's not war, that's suicide.And we did not want to side either with Hitler or Stalin and we wanted to support our neighbouring land Finland as much as we could without openly entering the war. Finland was attacked in 1939 by the Soviet Union with Hitlers Germany in support. Yes, we abhorred Stalin and his evil despotism, but we also abhorred Nazi Germany. Since we understood what they did to the Jews our own few Nazis were ostracized. Swedish authorities went together with the Danish armed resistance to save the Jews in Denmark from deportation. They were protected in Sweden to the end of the war. There was also collaboration with the Norwegian resistance. To our more recent immigration policies. Yes, our left-wing establishment has acted very foolishly and we have created difficulties not only for our small Jewish minority but also for the whole society as now can be seen in Malmo. Sad to say our ruling left liberal government is no better than the socialists. They take every chance to pander for the jihadist forces in the world. Our Prime minister F. Reinfeldt and our Foreign Minister Carld Bildt has taken the lead in prostating themselves before the Islamic forces. Probably only to spite them the left-wing opposition in Parliament with the support of a few "traitors" from the governing coalition pressed through a resolution in Parliament condemning the massmurder of Christians in the Ottoman Empire 1915-16 as a genocide. Turkey recalled its ambassador and Reinfelt and Bildt have been down on their knees before Turkey begging it of forgivness for the reckless act of our Parliament. The both of them are so pathetic and i feel shame when I look at our neighbouring land Denmark. They at least show some dignity in similar situations.
5. To nr. 2
OdS ,   Norway   (03.28.10)
A correction. Sweden was a safe heaven for Jews send there from Denmark and a few from Norway and other countries. It's true , the Danes saved most of their Jews at the time of WWII . I must admit that is not the same for Norway who sent all its Jews to the «Vernichtungslager» in nazioccupied Europe . only a few surwived. Truth be told even when it hurts,
6. Good luck to you Sweden
Richard R ,   Boston USA   (03.28.10)
You've let a monster in your door. It now sleeps and festers. Soon it will be ripping and the very fabric of your society. What do you do when the Jews are all gone? Do you think it ends then? Look at the hateful riots in France. How easy will it be to turn such anger and hate on some other aspect of your society? Anti-semetic acts is just the warning sign. Blind Fools.
7. Don't leave and don't bend. Unite and
Vardina   (03.28.10)
defend yourself even if it means killing your enemy. Force will teach them what good manners will not.
8. Malmo
STEVE ,   BOSTON, MA USA   (03.28.10)
While this article focuses on Antisemitism, the citizens of Malmo as well as Stockholm have seen a dramatic rise in gang rapes perpetrated by Muslim youths who see Swedish girls as fair game because they do not display proper Muslim modesty. Authorities and reporters in Sweden have downplayed this issue but it is well-known and has led to real fear among young Swedish women. No one can predict where this will lead, however in Denmark a radical right anti immigration movement is taking hold and has lead to some restrictions on Muslim immigration.
9. only Geert Wilders is standing up
mongo ,   paris   (03.28.10)
to the muslim perpetrators of gang rape against unsuspecting Swedish girls and boys. The EU needs to deport these criminals back to the slums where they originate.
10. Islamic Sweden
Mohammed ,   Malmo   (03.28.10)
Sooner or later all scandinavia and europe will be Islam, Before we invaded coutries and been forced to convert to Islam, but now Islam are using democracy. Wake up SCANDINAVIA & EUROPE IF YOU WANT TO REMAIN CHRISTAIN
11. A Pesach reminder for Every Jew .
Roland Seener ,   London England   (03.29.10)
12. #4 was a thoughtful, intelligent post....
S. Alexanderson ,   USA   (03.29.10)
My father's family are Christians from Malmo and I have thought how nice it would be to visit the old family homestead there. But, my mother is Jewish and so am I. When I read things, such as this article, it reminds me why I am not going to visit Sweden. I suppose that when you elect a far left-winger, whose bent on appeasement instead of doing what's right, this type of thing shouldn't come as a surprise. After all, it is not politically expedient to cater to a mere 700 Jews when compared to 60,000 Muslim constituents. How will poor Mayor Reepalu ever get reelected? HA...I'd say he has shown himself to be as morally bankrupt as so many others before him who watched over pogroms only to do nothing. For all you voters and citizens residing in Malmo, you've made your bed, sleep in it!
13. Israel caused this mess
Sammy from Jordan ,   Amman, Jordan   (03.29.10)
As a devoute moslem, I do believe harrassing anyone because of his faith is very wrong. Harassing Jews in Malmo by some misguided young moslem kids should be stopped and condemned. However, I do beleive that Israel war in Gaza and the killing of hundreds of Palestinian children by Israel caused anger among moslem youths around the world. For my Jewish cousins in Malmo, I say unlike the Palestinian children in Gaza, non of you lost his life or was hurt . This is good news
14. Malmö doesnt represent all of Sweden
Michael ,   Tel Aviv   (03.29.10)
Some perspective to all ignorant readers. Malmö is not the entire country of Sweden. Swedes suffer to and leave for other cities and suburbs. Also, regarding "muslimification" all this articles totaly misses the internal swedish debate. The mayour of Malmö is probably one of swedens most hated persons, by gentiels and jews alike. The situation in Malmö is horrible and excellent at the same time. Because it has shown the rest of sweden (95%) what the future holds if the country continiues with ME immigration.
15. Islam Causes this Mess
David ,   Montpelier USA   (03.29.10)
Islam causes this "mess" as Sammy from Jordan puts it. Islam rejects that Israel predates Islam's existence by over 1,000 years. Islam hurts and kills Swedish citizens for their religious identity. Islam inflicted 9/11 on the US. Islam will not rest until it rules the world. That is why "Islam" causes this mess.
16. Sweden is NOT Christian
Swedish American ,   USA   (03.29.10)
Posts 3 and 10 (and others): Sweden is not a Christian country. Most Swedes do not believe in Christianity. While being born by a Jewish mother makes you Jewish, being born to a Christian parent does NOT make you a Christian. Most Swedes are definetely NOT Christian, they do not go to church, they do not believe in Christianity and their culture is also slowly losing what they once had of Christian influence. (There is, however, a small but committed Christian minority in Sweden. The low church Evangelical part of this minority, is pro-Israel and repulsed by racism in any form.)
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