More about terrorists

I cannot believe the fuss that is being made about deporting known terorists from the UK. For those who don't know, 10 people have been detained pending deportation from around the UK. These ten people are all radical muslim clerics that have been endorsing terrorist activity. One of those arrested is Abu Qatada, who has known links to bin Laden. It's not known who the others are. In addition to the ten arrested, Abu Hamza is currently on trial for terrorist activity and fighting extradition to US where he is wanted. Omar Bakri Mohammed fled the coutry earlier this week to Beiruit where he was almost immediately arrested, but would no-doubt have been among the ten arrested in London had he remained.

These 12 people are known terrorists, Qatada, Bakri Mohammed, and Hamza were all granted asylum despite being wanted for terrorist activity in various countries. Qatada arrived in Britain on a forged passport and has since been sentenced to life imprisonment in Jordan for terrorist activity. Bakri Mohammed and Qatada each receive unemployment benefit. All are linked in some way to 9-11 though they all deny it. Bakri Mohammed this week claimed that he would not inform the authorities of future terrorism in London if he knew of it and is famed for praising the 9-11 bombers, caling them "the magnificent 19". Qatada

I'm not saying these people don't deserve a fair trial, of course they do. I'm not saying they don't have a right to their views, I often preach here the virtues of a society which encourages free speech. However, there is little doubt that these people are murdering bastards and I cannot understand why people like Amnesty are complaining about freedom. These people are in Britain as guests and they have abused British hospitality. If after a fair trial it is confirmed that they have been involved in terrorism they deserve everything they get and I don't much care what happens to them.

Arguments for not deporting these people get more ridiulous as each day goes by. I read this morning that they cannot be guaranteed humane treatment if deported. Well I think the humane treatment of people living in London is more important frankly. I've heard that they have a right to free speech and should not be deported for a view that does not correspond to the traditional British view. If it was just speech I think I'd be happy for them to stay, but blowing people apart on trains is hardly exercising free speech is it? I've heard that deporting these people only moves the problem. No it doesn't, it aslo sends a clear message to other would be terrorists that London is not a safe haven for them. It will also divide these people up which can be no bad thing.

I have also heard that they were granted asylum in UK on the understanding that they didn't practice terrorist activities there and so that MI5 could keep an eye on them. Well that worked out well didn't it!

Apparently it could take weeks to deport these people and even then they can appeal.

I've just heard that Bakri Mohammed has been excluded from the UK and his benefits are to be stopped. His family may remain here and contnue to claim their benefits. Qatada is to be deported next week back to Jordan where he will presumably have to begin his sentence. I do hope so.