Muslim "meathead" in Australia

BBC:

Australia's papers are dismissive of Sheikh Hilali's apology for remarks in which he compared immodestly dressed women to "uncovered meat".

Several commentators say his expressions of regret do not go far enough, and call on Australia's Muslim community to take tougher action against the cleric.

One paper argues that Sheikh Hilali should be stripped of any office that allows him to speak on behalf of the country's Muslims, and another suggests he might consider moving somewhere where his views do not seem so out of place.

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I have discussed this episode before, but there is a new dynamic at work here. While the Aussie papers are not throwing a tantrum, the cleric's remarks are getting a full throated rebuke. I wonder if he sympathizes with the Pope now?

Tim Blair is all over this story and as usual is very entertaining in his criticism. One suggestion for the Sheik's spinners is that if his speeches do not translate well into English, he might try learning the language. Now that is an idea.

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