EDL - Tommy Robinson's interview on BBC2 Newsnight (Today 25-07-2011)

Jeremy Paxman interviews the EDL leader Tommy Robinson on 'Newsnight' about the recent tragic events in Norway.

http://englishdefenceleague.org/no-mr-cameron-its-you-who-are-sick/

http://tundratabloids.com/2011/07/paul-weston-the-bbc-breivik-and-islam.html#...

http://englishdefenceleague.org/official-statement-anders-brievik/

The following description is taken from the EDL Website :

The English Defence League: the leading force against far right extremism in the UK.

One of the best forms of protection that this country has against far right extremism is the English Defence League.

As the world's leading counter-jihad protest movement we have a great deal of responsibility -- we must help turn the tide against the continual spread of Islamic extremism (in its many forms), whilst at the same time remaining vigilant for all other forms of extremism.

This is not something that we take lightly.

In addition to Islamic extremism, there are three main forms of extremism that we are helping to defeat:

Far Right Extremism -- not always easily defined, but with a long and unpleasant history across Europe, and generally associated with forms of fascism (strict authoritarian forms of government, often with a nationalist theme). Unfortunately there are still those who would misuse the flag of our nation to promote extremist views.

'Counter-extremism' -- the view that in order to defeat fascist ideologies (Nazism, Islamo-fascism, Stalinism, etc), it is necessary to resort to violence or other extreme action.

Violent Anarchism -- The view that the existing establishment (the banks, the government, the media, leading industries, etc) are responsible for the world's problems and deserve to be attacked in some way.

Whilst Islamic extremism remains by far the biggest threat to this country, it is important to remember what we can do to help the spread of these other forms of extremism

Here are just some the ways in which the EDL continues to contribute to the fight against extremism:

We are committed to peaceful protest; stewarding our demonstrations and cooperating with the police.

We educate our supporters about the threat posed by Islamic extremism; analysing its cause and encouraging a public debate, rather than making unfair generalisations.

We argue that extremism cannot be fought with extremism -- not only is it wrong, but it doesn't work.

We speak out against prejudice, and defend the reputation of ordinary Muslims.

We celebrate the efforts made by truly reformist or modernising Muslims.

We regularly accept opportunities to debate with our critics and those with whom we disagree, thereby encouraging mutual understanding between people on different sides of the argument.

We give a voice to people who might otherwise believe that no one speaks for them.

We help to prevent resentment from growing between communities.

We refuse to cooperate with known extremists, and have made ourselves very unpopular with the far right for refusing to endorse their views.

We celebrate diversity, by establishing 'specialist divisions' such as our separate religious divisions, and LGBT division.

http://englishdefenceleague.org/tommy-robinson-on-bbc-newsnight-25-july-2011/

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[70sergius]

I think the lad means well and has legitimate concerns, just not sure he's turned his fire in the right direction

[melanoma321]

@70sergius

So what do you reckon is the right direction?

[70sergius]

@melanoma321 dunno mate, but Im open to suggestions

[melanoma321]

@70sergius

Muslim extremism?

[70sergius]

@melanoma321 I understand islamicist interpretation of Sharia law is something of a travesty of it. Maybe the EDL should get some moderate and intelligent muslim scholars on board to say so publically. Attack from the inside.

And if there's anything about Sharia law that appeals to people, look at why it does, and take the campaign from there.

[melanoma321]

@70sergius

The problem is that most Muslims have neither the courage nor the inclination to openly speak out against the extremists within their communites for fear of the retributions that they may face.

Also, I'm unaware of any aspect of Sharia Law that would bring any sort of benefit to the English people, but thanks for your suggestions anyway.

[andyzbak2]

well done tommy

[UNDERGARMENT]

i thought it was michael buble

[mEEEfy117]

EDL was founded to oppose extremist Muslims, that was a good motive but now their target has become the whole of the Muslim religion. Soon they will be more and more like the BNP

[70sergius]

Incidentally, I'd very much like to know why the EDL is described by many in media as "far right." One might as well say that objection to religion has traditionally been seen as "far left." In any case the political terms Left and Right don't actually mean anything anymore.

[willietx]

It's amazing to have different cultures all together in Harmony. London is an incredible hub of diversity. However I disagree with over integration. When you start building Mosques and you start changing Britain into something it's not, I feel we could lose our identity. I hope the EDL will achieve the rehabilitation of what makes Britain Britain peacefully. God bless Tommy.

[20Alanpartridge]

What a grat orator Tommy is. Looks like the EDL are going to be around a long time