Post by Teddy Bear on Jul 30, 2010 20:16:46 GMT
For whatever reason those Muslim women who wear the garb that covers their face, clearly some of them realize its intimidating factor, especially in this 'Politically Correct' crazy world.
And there to help them increase their power is the twisted corrupt BBC, that refrains from putting the following story into the context that our society would see it, but presents the two troublemakers as victims.
First the story as written on the 22nd July
Did the bus-driver say it was because of their head coverings? NO! Not even the women claimed that he had - it was how they chose to imply was his motivation. Yet the BBC pursued this line, before any further investigation, even evoking the 'we are the victims' statements from the Muslim Council of Britain. They finally end the article with the other countries that have acted in the 'Un-British' manner of banning the burqa.
Except after investigation it turns out that these women are nothing more than insolent abusive trouble makers. So does the BBC do an about-turn? No, it still covers the story from their side - as you can read below. For contrast, I have also included the way this story was covered by the Evening Standard.
First the BBC
And the Evening Standard version
Claim of 'Islamic veil bus ban' thrown out
Ross Lydall
28.07.10
A bus driver accused by two students of banning them because of their Islamic dress has been cleared after CCTV showed he had actually barred them for their abusive behaviour.
An investigation by Metroline - which operates the No7 bus - found the driver, who could have faced the sack over the allegation, was justified in not allowing the women on his vehicle.
The 22-year-olds, Yasmin and Atoofa, from Slough, told the BBC that they had been refused access to the bus at Russell Square because of their dress. Yasmin was wearing a hijab and her face was uncovered while Atoofa was wearing a niqab, which covers the face.
But the Standard has learned that the students, who asked for their full names not to be revealed, were denied entry "due to abusive behaviour towards bus driver and other passengers".
On-board CCTV of the incident, on Monday last week, showed the women banging on the front doors and attempting to board the bus when it had come to the end of its run. They then get on through the rear doors and begin arguing with the driver. They get off and wait for the bus to start its journey back to Paddington - but another exchange follows, and the driver refuses to set off unless they disembark.
Metroline said: "We have now reviewed the CCTV and interviewed the bus driver. The circumstances of this incident are not as represented by the bus passengers."
And there to help them increase their power is the twisted corrupt BBC, that refrains from putting the following story into the context that our society would see it, but presents the two troublemakers as victims.
First the story as written on the 22nd July
Muslim woman wearing veil 'refused bus ride' in London
The women claim the driver said they were a "threat to him and his passengers" Two Muslim women have claimed they were refused a bus ride because one had her face covered by a veil.
The students, both 22 and from Slough, Berkshire, boarded a Metroline bus from Russell Square to Paddington, London.
But they said when they presented their tickets on Monday, the driver told them they were a "threat" to passengers and ordered them off the bus.
The firm has started an "urgent" investigation. The Muslim Council of Britain said it was "deeply concerned".
The pair, who have made a formal complaint to the bus company, have asked the BBC not to reveal their full names.
Yasmin was wearing a hijab and Atoofa was dressed in a niqab - which covers the face.
Yasmin said at first she boarded the bus by mistake when it was not in service to ask where it was going, but was told by the driver to get off.
"About 10 minutes later... the passengers started getting on. When I went forward to show my ticket he said, 'Get off the bus'. I presumed he was still angry because I got on the bus before.
"He said, 'I am not going to take you on the bus because you two are a threat.'
"I realised it wasn't due to me getting on the bus, this may be a racist attack."
She asked for his contact details but when he refused she began to film him and he covered his face.
"I said, 'It's OK for you to cover your face on my recording but it's not OK for my friend to cover her face out of choice?'
"There was no point arguing with him, we got off the bus and by then my anger turned into emotion."
However Atoofa, who had her face covered by the veil, said she hoped the driver would be educated about why women wear the traditional Islamic dress, rather than face the sack.
"I would like him to understand why we wear it and I think I would like an apology," she added.
"I want him to sit there and talk to me about why he felt the way he felt and maybe to understand where we are coming from."
Muslim Council of Britain
A spokesperson from the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) said it could not comment on individual cases, but added it was "deeply concerned".
"Such incidents are sadly becoming more common," the spokesperson said.
"They have been fuelled against the climate of increasing anti-Muslim rhetoric and hostility, in particular on the part of sensationalised stories by the media, demonising Muslims in the eyes of the wider public."
It advised all victims to report incidents to the police.
Bus operator Metroline said it was taking the matter "very seriously" and would conduct a thorough investigation into the allegations.
"However, Metroline can unequivocally state that such views would not be representative of the company in any way and that we are committed to respecting equality and diversity for all," a spokesman added.
Metroline operates the service on behalf of Transport for London (TfL), which added that it was also investigating.
'Un-British values'
Earlier this month French MPs voted to ban the wearing of full face veils in public.
Several other countries including Spain, the Netherlands and Belgium have debated regulating the use of face covering garments.
Immigration Minister Damian Green said trying to pass a law banning women wearing the Islamic full veil in public would be "un-British" and at odds with the UK's "tolerant and mutually respectful society".
The comments came after Tory MP Philip Hollobone introduced a private members' bill which would make it illegal for people to cover their faces in public.
The women claim the driver said they were a "threat to him and his passengers" Two Muslim women have claimed they were refused a bus ride because one had her face covered by a veil.
The students, both 22 and from Slough, Berkshire, boarded a Metroline bus from Russell Square to Paddington, London.
But they said when they presented their tickets on Monday, the driver told them they were a "threat" to passengers and ordered them off the bus.
The firm has started an "urgent" investigation. The Muslim Council of Britain said it was "deeply concerned".
The pair, who have made a formal complaint to the bus company, have asked the BBC not to reveal their full names.
Yasmin was wearing a hijab and Atoofa was dressed in a niqab - which covers the face.
Yasmin said at first she boarded the bus by mistake when it was not in service to ask where it was going, but was told by the driver to get off.
"About 10 minutes later... the passengers started getting on. When I went forward to show my ticket he said, 'Get off the bus'. I presumed he was still angry because I got on the bus before.
"He said, 'I am not going to take you on the bus because you two are a threat.'
"I realised it wasn't due to me getting on the bus, this may be a racist attack."
She asked for his contact details but when he refused she began to film him and he covered his face.
"I said, 'It's OK for you to cover your face on my recording but it's not OK for my friend to cover her face out of choice?'
"There was no point arguing with him, we got off the bus and by then my anger turned into emotion."
However Atoofa, who had her face covered by the veil, said she hoped the driver would be educated about why women wear the traditional Islamic dress, rather than face the sack.
"I would like him to understand why we wear it and I think I would like an apology," she added.
"I want him to sit there and talk to me about why he felt the way he felt and maybe to understand where we are coming from."
Muslim Council of Britain
A spokesperson from the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) said it could not comment on individual cases, but added it was "deeply concerned".
"Such incidents are sadly becoming more common," the spokesperson said.
"They have been fuelled against the climate of increasing anti-Muslim rhetoric and hostility, in particular on the part of sensationalised stories by the media, demonising Muslims in the eyes of the wider public."
It advised all victims to report incidents to the police.
Bus operator Metroline said it was taking the matter "very seriously" and would conduct a thorough investigation into the allegations.
"However, Metroline can unequivocally state that such views would not be representative of the company in any way and that we are committed to respecting equality and diversity for all," a spokesman added.
Metroline operates the service on behalf of Transport for London (TfL), which added that it was also investigating.
'Un-British values'
Earlier this month French MPs voted to ban the wearing of full face veils in public.
Several other countries including Spain, the Netherlands and Belgium have debated regulating the use of face covering garments.
Immigration Minister Damian Green said trying to pass a law banning women wearing the Islamic full veil in public would be "un-British" and at odds with the UK's "tolerant and mutually respectful society".
The comments came after Tory MP Philip Hollobone introduced a private members' bill which would make it illegal for people to cover their faces in public.
Did the bus-driver say it was because of their head coverings? NO! Not even the women claimed that he had - it was how they chose to imply was his motivation. Yet the BBC pursued this line, before any further investigation, even evoking the 'we are the victims' statements from the Muslim Council of Britain. They finally end the article with the other countries that have acted in the 'Un-British' manner of banning the burqa.
Except after investigation it turns out that these women are nothing more than insolent abusive trouble makers. So does the BBC do an about-turn? No, it still covers the story from their side - as you can read below. For contrast, I have also included the way this story was covered by the Evening Standard.
First the BBC
Bus firm rejects Muslim women's London bus ride refusal
The women claim the driver said they were a "threat to him and his passengers" A bus firm has rejected allegations one of its drivers refused two Muslim women from travelling onboard because one had her face covered by a veil.
The students, from Slough, Berkshire, boarded a bus from Russell Square to Paddington, London, last Monday.
They claimed the driver told them they were a "threat" to passengers.
Metroline said they were denied entry due to "abusive behaviour" and rejected discrimination claims. The women said they were seeking legal advice.
An investigation was started by the bus firm after the 22-year-old women, who asked the BBC not to reveal their full names, complained.
Yasmin was wearing a hijab and her friend, Atoofa, was dressed in a niqab - which covers the face.
Yasmin claimed the driver told her he was not going to take them onboard because they were a "threat" to him and his passengers.
The bus firm, which operates the service on behalf of Transport for London (TfL), told the BBC it rejected the allegations.
A spokesman said CCTV footage had been reviewed from the bus and the driver had been interviewed.
He said the women were denied entry to the bus due to "abusive behaviour" towards the driver and other passengers.
Yasmin said she boarded the bus from the back by mistake when it was out of service to ask for directions, and a recording shows her entering the vehicle.
She said she was then told to "get off the bus" by the driver, who was on a break, and laughed because she thought it was funny to be told to get off. The driver claimed she was "argumentative."
It then pulled up to the bus stop.
"When the two women board the bus again they begin to shout at the bus driver," the spokesman added.
"The women continue to be argumentative, even dismissing another passenger who tries to intervene, and at this point the bus driver refuses to allow them to board the bus."
Yasmin told the BBC she was "totally shocked" at what Metroline had to say and was taking legal advice.
The women claim the driver said they were a "threat to him and his passengers" A bus firm has rejected allegations one of its drivers refused two Muslim women from travelling onboard because one had her face covered by a veil.
The students, from Slough, Berkshire, boarded a bus from Russell Square to Paddington, London, last Monday.
They claimed the driver told them they were a "threat" to passengers.
Metroline said they were denied entry due to "abusive behaviour" and rejected discrimination claims. The women said they were seeking legal advice.
An investigation was started by the bus firm after the 22-year-old women, who asked the BBC not to reveal their full names, complained.
Yasmin was wearing a hijab and her friend, Atoofa, was dressed in a niqab - which covers the face.
Yasmin claimed the driver told her he was not going to take them onboard because they were a "threat" to him and his passengers.
The bus firm, which operates the service on behalf of Transport for London (TfL), told the BBC it rejected the allegations.
A spokesman said CCTV footage had been reviewed from the bus and the driver had been interviewed.
He said the women were denied entry to the bus due to "abusive behaviour" towards the driver and other passengers.
Yasmin said she boarded the bus from the back by mistake when it was out of service to ask for directions, and a recording shows her entering the vehicle.
She said she was then told to "get off the bus" by the driver, who was on a break, and laughed because she thought it was funny to be told to get off. The driver claimed she was "argumentative."
It then pulled up to the bus stop.
"When the two women board the bus again they begin to shout at the bus driver," the spokesman added.
"The women continue to be argumentative, even dismissing another passenger who tries to intervene, and at this point the bus driver refuses to allow them to board the bus."
Yasmin told the BBC she was "totally shocked" at what Metroline had to say and was taking legal advice.
And the Evening Standard version
Claim of 'Islamic veil bus ban' thrown out
Ross Lydall
28.07.10
A bus driver accused by two students of banning them because of their Islamic dress has been cleared after CCTV showed he had actually barred them for their abusive behaviour.
An investigation by Metroline - which operates the No7 bus - found the driver, who could have faced the sack over the allegation, was justified in not allowing the women on his vehicle.
The 22-year-olds, Yasmin and Atoofa, from Slough, told the BBC that they had been refused access to the bus at Russell Square because of their dress. Yasmin was wearing a hijab and her face was uncovered while Atoofa was wearing a niqab, which covers the face.
But the Standard has learned that the students, who asked for their full names not to be revealed, were denied entry "due to abusive behaviour towards bus driver and other passengers".
On-board CCTV of the incident, on Monday last week, showed the women banging on the front doors and attempting to board the bus when it had come to the end of its run. They then get on through the rear doors and begin arguing with the driver. They get off and wait for the bus to start its journey back to Paddington - but another exchange follows, and the driver refuses to set off unless they disembark.
Metroline said: "We have now reviewed the CCTV and interviewed the bus driver. The circumstances of this incident are not as represented by the bus passengers."
