Following threats by extremist Islamic group, several corporations, chain of pubs ban Englands flag.
Following warnings by extremist Islamic group al-Muhajiroun, in which the group said that the red cross in the England flag symbolizes the 'blood thirsty crusaders' and the occupation of Muslims, some of the largest companies in England have ordered their workers not to wave the flags.
The flag has recently appeared in England on everything from bikinis to cars, and sold in endless versions in stores.
But the Islamic protest forced some corporations, such as cable companies NTL, and even the Drivers and Vehicles Licensing Agency to ban the flag in every form due to fears from reactions of Muslims.
If this story was concerning the French flag I wouldn't think twice about believing it. This however is very unchracteristic of the Brits so my BS meter has activated. Working to verify and will keep you all updated.
Update I: Although the headline is sensational and not all that accurate, it appears that there is at least a modicum of truth to this story.
UpdateII: With comments such as this, maybe it's not so hard to believe after all....
Stop with the puerile fear-mongering!
Britain is not a 'dhimmi' state. We are the most culturally and ethnically diverse country in the entire world. We, unlike many nations, respect the geniune grievances that our ethnic minorities suffer. We do everything we can to embrace them into society, rather than make them feel unwanted. Flying flags is primitive and superfluously patriotic.
Ellen Prescott ,
Southsea, Hampshire
(06.04.06
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