Summary:
This clip is about a member of the English Defence League, a rightwing activist group, Tommy Robinson who is showing a camera crew around in the neighbourhood he grew up in. During the process of filming, Tommy comments about how Islam took over his neighbourhood. Because Robinson is a well known member of English Defence League he gets recognised by a Muslim guy. The Muslim walks up to the car Robinson is in and confronts him about his comments on Islam and accuses him of racism. In response, Robinson says he thinks that the Islam is a fascist religion and that Sharia Law ( traditional Muslim rules, literally meaning ‘Law of God’) has no place in English society. Because Robinson feels the situation is becoming increasingly dangerous, as he says more of ‘them’ will show up, he begins to drive away. While still arguing , Robinson gets punched in the face by the Muslim guy.
Reaction:
Of course Robinson is provoking the Muslim guy by trying to have a discussion with him. The way the Muslim guy reacts to Robinson’s statements however is incredibly stupid. He immediately accuses Robinson of racism and hatred towards Islam in general and by slapping Robinson in the face he proves his exact point. I think it would be better if the Muslim guy would have tried to have a decent discussion to prove Robinson wrong about Muslims having no place in English society. According to Robinson whole neighbourhoods are being ‘invaded’ by Muslims who practice Sharia Law, thus making it nearly impossible for people to visit that particular area.
Obviously this issue does not come to a surprise being from Holland, we have also have a lot of problems regarding integration. In The Netherlands there are also area's where there is a large Muslim community but I do not think it is as worse as being described in the video.
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