Online Petition Against French ANTI-HIJAB Law.
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FWD mail ------------ Asalam Alaikum: Online Petition Against French ANTI-HIJAB Law...(please sign) REMEMBER: THIS WILL BE AN OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT DOCUMENT, PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE ANY DEROGATORY, INAPPROPRIATE SENTENCES OR WORDS Please Sign the petition against the Anti Hijab Law in France @ the following Link: http://www.petitiononline.com/msa1987/petition.html If you want more info about the Law please read on... On December 17th, French President Jacques Chirac, in a televised speech supported a ban on the hijab (a religiously-mandated head scarf worn by Muslim women)in state-run schools. France's estimated Muslim population of 5 million to 7 million has been left shocked and dismayed by the President's announcement, and many are taking to the streets in large-scale protests and demonstrations. Support for the Muslims of France has been felt all over the world; and January 17th has been set as a day of worldwide protest against the actions of the French government. Many Muslims see the action of Chirac as another indication that the "war on terrorism," which has affected millions of innocent Muslims in Afghanistan and Iraq, and is now reaching people in Western countries. Upon signing this petition you are strengthing this effort in gaining true rights, And strengthing the diversity of a world wide community. This Petition will be presented to the French Embassy’s across the United States as a sign of the world communities intolerance for discrimination and INJUSTICE. Please sign, and forward to all of your Email lists... http://www.petitiononline.com/msa1987/petition.html Sincerely, Mohamad Harake p.s http://www.petitiononline.com/msa1987/petition.html ----------------end