I’ve previously written of creeping Islamisation, how western countries are at huge risk from it, and how Israel’s the canary in the goldmine [1, 2, 3]. For reasons that escape me – but perhaps a misguided sense of political correctness and/or a distorted perception of the nature of human rights and/or multi-culturalism – western governments seem blindsided by this real and increasing threat. Apparently they’re adopting a dual approach of appeasing their Islamic citizens, and demonising if not delegitimising Israel. But I suspect the worm’s turning [4]. In the last couple of weeks: By 335 votes to 1, France joined Belgium by banning Islamic facial coverings [5]. (Though following suit was too much for the pathetic Brits to face [6] (pun intended)). The Presbyterians diluted their bile [7]. The International Trade Union Confederation (which represents 178M workers) passed resolutions that did the union movement’s long and principled heritage proud [8]. And a Friends of Israel organisation launched overseas [9] and in Australia [10]. These are all small steps; but I can’t help feel it’s significant they’ve happened almost concurrently. Though of course the tipping point’s nowhere in sight, a journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step. I don’t think the elected leaders of western democracies have woken up to the catastrophic downside risk of continuing the status quo. But maybe, just maybe, they’ve begun to stir. I hope they have. For the road ahead is long.
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From the pathetic Britain whose Immigration Minister pathetically said in relation to Islamic facial coverings 'Telling people what they can and can't wear, if they're just walking down the street, is a rather un-British thing to do', here's a bit of good news [1]. Britain, like other First World countries, has a longer road ahead than Second World countries such as the US, Canada and Australia, as this report clearly shows [2].
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