Jews forced to wear badges in Iran: (1 Viewer)

[Trajan Octavian Titus]

Iran may force badges on Jews, Christians

TEHRAN, May 19 (UPI) -- Iran's parliament passed a new law this week that would force the country's Jews, Christians and other religious minorities to wear color-coded ID badges.

http://www.upi.com/InternationalIntelligence/view.php?StoryID=20060519-105912-5198r

Oh, those darn Iranians what will they do next?

Anyone still denying my claims that modern Islamic Fascism stems directly from Nazi ideology?

 

[FallingPianos]

Oh, those darn Iranians what will they do next?

Anyone still denying my claims that modern Islamic Fascism stems directly from Nazi ideology?

this is going to get very ugly very quickly.

 

[Paul]

How can anyone not supports some sort of military action? Why do the other european nations join us and we can end this threat. History will repeat itself if nothing is done. This guy is too dangerous, we cannot wait for him to make the first move.

 

[Kandahar]

I'm pretty sure we can say that Ahmadinejad is the second coming of Hitler, without fear of exaggeration. And that's not an accusation I throw around lightly, since it doesn't apply to any of the thousands of other people it's been used to describe in the last half-century.

Iran's regime must be ended. In the meantime, we need to withdraw from Iraq and hope that the anarchy spills across the Iranian border. We should also carve up an independent Kurdistan in Iraq, and hope that the Iranian Kurds demand the same. The Azeris can be encouraged to declare independence from Iran as well. Even if they don't succeed, hopefully it sparks enough unrest to make Iran think twice before ******* off even more people.

If that doesn't work, we'll be able to bomb them into the Stone Age without worrying about how they can retaliate against American soldiers in Iraq.

 

[Centro Fino]

Holy crap. That is unbelievable.

 

[scottyz]

Iran's regime must be ended. In the meantime, we need to withdraw from Iraq and hope that the anarchy spills across the Iranian border. We should also carve up an independent Kurdistan in Iraq, and hope that the Iranian Kurds demand the same. The Azeris can be encouraged to declare independence from Iran as well. Even if they don't succeed, hopefully it sparks enough unrest to make Iran think twice before ******* off even more people.

If that doesn't work, we'll be able to bomb them into the Stone Age without worrying about how they can retaliate against American soldiers in Iraq.

Bombing Iran may trigger a undesirable response from China and/or Russia. Being bogged down in Iraq puts in a tough position, which I am sure Ahmadinejad is aware of. I could see him trying to spill more anarchy into Iraq to keep us out of Iran.

 

[danarhea]

Actually, this story may not be true:

UPDATE: This may be a completely bogus report.

Article is here.

The story could be propaganda created to stir up support for an invasion of Iran.

 

[cascadian]

Actually, this story may not be true:

Here's a more direct link

"But independent reporter Meir Javedanfar, an Israeli Middle East expert who was born and raised in Tehran, says the report is false.
"It's absolutely factually incorrect," he told The New 940 Montreal.
"Nowhere in the law is there any talk of Jews and Christians having to wear different colours. I've checked it with sources both inside Iran and outside."
"The Iranian people would never stand for it. The Iranian government wouldn't be stupid enough to do it."


I'm going to wait a few days and let this thing sort itself out before I get worked up.

 

[cherokee]

Can I still wear my shirt that says "Infidel and proud of it" ?

 

[Pacridge]

Actually, this story may not be true:



Article is here.

The story could be propaganda created to stir up support for an invasion of Iran.

Hmm, you mean to tell me there's stuff on the Internets that isn't true. I for one am shocked, just shocked I tell you.

I don't know if this is true or isn't true. I do know this Iranian President has said some pretty scary stuff, esp. regarding Israel. I mean unless the translations I'm being given are completely out of context or completely false, I mean it's not like I speak his language. This guy and his rhetoric worry me greatly.

 

[Pacridge]

Can I still wear my shirt that says "Infidel and proud of it" ?

If and only if it has a cartoon image of Muhammad on it.

 

[Kandahar]

Actually, this story may not be true:



Article is here.

The story could be propaganda created to stir up support for an invasion of Iran.

Usually I put more trust in the mainstream media than the "alternative" media, but in this particular case it appears that you are correct. It definitely sounds like the bloggers are right and the National Post is wrong. I'd expect a retraction of this story soon.

 

[Trajan Octavian Titus]

Usually I put more trust in the mainstream media than the "alternative" media, but in this particular case it appears that you are correct. It definitely sounds like the bloggers are right and the National Post is wrong. I'd expect a retraction of this story soon.

The law is real but I haven't been able to find a full text of said law anywhere I want to know how this Middle East expert has gotten access to it, fyi he was born in Tehran, he's an Iranian.

 

[Pacridge]

The law is real but I haven't been able to find a full text of said law anywhere I want to know how this Middle East expert has gotten access to it, fyi he was born in Tehran, he's an Iranian.

And you know it's real because??????

 

[Trajan Octavian Titus]

And you know it's real because??????

Because I looked it up I meant that there is currently a national uniform law that is in the process of being passed in Iran, I am not sure of the particulars ie the badge wearing information because I can't find a copy of the law on the net I'll wait for comfirmation but the major news networks are covering the story already.

 

[massive_attack]

This is the worst "idea" Iran could have ever had.

 

[PeteEU]

The law is real but I haven't been able to find a full text of said law anywhere I want to know how this Middle East expert has gotten access to it, fyi he was born in Tehran, he's an Iranian.

I am guessing he is not in Tehran at the moment and probally has not been there for years... wonder does he have a motive to stir up such things, true or not?

 

[Real Korimyr #9]

The story could be propaganda created to stir up support for an invasion of Iran.

Hrmph. Wake me up when they're cutting the hands off of Belgian children.

Just to express an unpopular, but necessary opinion: Why exactly should we give a damn about Iranian Jews and Christians? They're not our citizens and, unlike Israeli Jews and Christians, aren't even our allies.

 

[Simon W. Moon]

Hrmph. Wake me up when they're cutting the hands off of Belgian children.

Just to express an unpopular, but necessary opinion: Why exactly should we give a damn about Iranian Jews and Christians? They're not our citizens and, unlike Israeli Jews and Christians, aren't even our allies.

Because then invading Iran can be yet another WWII war just like the invasion of Iraq. You don't want Hitler to win do you?

 

[Simon W. Moon]

That's no longer the operative statement.
Now, the operative statement is Iran is capable of doing such a thing:
http://www.canada.com/topics/news/n...=9070ec32-f409-4161-9e96-7bae0436ccc3&k=66789

But western journalists based in Iran told their Canadian colleagues that they were unaware of any such law.
And Iranian politicians - including a Jewish legislator in Tehran...
Politician Morris Motamed, one of about 25,000 Jews who live in Iran, ...
"Such a plan has never been proposed or discussed in parliament," Motamed told the Associated Press.
"Such news, which appeared abroad, is an insult to religious minorities here."
Another Iranian legislator said the newspaper has distorted a bill that he presented to parliament, which calls for more conservative clothing for Muslims.
[The] bill seeks to make women dress more traditionally and avoid Western fashions. Minority religious labels have nothing to do with it, [Emad Afroogh] said.
"The bill is not related to minorities. It is only about clothing," he said.
"Please tell them (the West) to check the details of the bill. There is no mention of religious minorities and their clothing in the bill."
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How sad. I thought we'd get a chance to be the next Greatest Generation and fight the good fight to redefeat the Nazis in Iran just like we did in Iraq.
Oh well.
Maybe Iran will invade Poland.

 

[python416]

Oh, those darn Iranians what will they do next?

Anyone still denying my claims that modern Islamic Fascism stems directly from Nazi ideology?

I agree that it is against human rights to outlaw this, but it is a country based on Islamic law - partially because of the US meddling in the Iranian politics during the Sha's era.

Israel restricts marriage between Palestinians and Israelis, and that isn't much better than Iran's stance.

I am not defending Iran's actions or message, but I believe BOTH sides of the religous aspect of the war on terrorism (Christian and Jews vs. Islam) need to take a step back. I admit that Israel is more resonable than Iran in foreign policy, but it is not as clear cut as saying Iran is wrong and Israel is right.

Both sides have to kill the rhectoric if peace is to ever be possible.

 

[cascadian]

Gee, I wonder if the Drudge Report will have some kind of retraction, or will they just let that false story linger out there?

That's a rhetorical question of course.

 

[Trajan Octavian Titus]

Gee, I wonder if the Drudge Report will have some kind of retraction, or will they just let that false story linger out there?

That's a rhetorical question of course.

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You have hardly disproved the story, you have an Iranian who says it's a false report your source was born in Tehran, I'll wait for it to be either comfirmed or denied, or until I see the law itself.

 

[Trajan Octavian Titus]

I agree that it is against human rights to outlaw this, but it is a country based on Islamic law - partially because of the US meddling in the Iranian politics during the Sha's era.

Israel restricts marriage between Palestinians and Israelis, and that isn't much better than Iran's stance.

I am not defending Iran's actions or message, but I believe BOTH sides of the religous aspect of the war on terrorism (Christian and Jews vs. Islam) need to take a step back. I admit that Israel is more resonable than Iran in foreign policy, but it is not as clear cut as saying Iran is wrong and Israel is right.

Both sides have to kill the rhectoric if peace is to ever be possible.

What the hell does Israel have to do with the Iranians forcing there Jews to wear holocaust badges? These are not Israelis we are talking about these are Iranians. The problem that you don't seem to comprehend is that the Islamic radicalism that we see before us today does indeed stem directly from Nazi ideology. Whose side do you think Iran was on during WW2? Palestine? The Grand Mufti of Palestine was an organizer of Islamic Units of Waffen S.S.. In Iran's market place it was not uncommon to see plackets that read: "in heaven Mohammad is your lord, on earth it is Adolf Hitler." etc etc, contrary to popular belief the U.S. foriegn policy isn't responsible for everything problem in the damn world as much as our enemies would like you to believe that it, it is a work of fiction not fact.

 

[cascadian]

You have hardly disproved the story, you have an Iranian who says it's a false report your source was born in Tehran, I'll wait for it to be either comfirmed or denied, or until I see the law itself.

Check out Simon W. Moon's source, a jewish legislator in Iran (yes those crazy nazi mullahs let Jews serve in the government). Seems like a pretty convincing denial to me.

I wonder if you could get equally worked up about the people actually being killed and driven from their homes over ethnic/religious tensions in Iraq?