yet another reason sudan sucks

redbull · 11-28-2007, 01:08 PM

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/us_w...atred_ove.html

Teacher charged with inciting hatred over teddy

DAILY NEWS STAFF

Wednesday, November 28th 2007, 11:32 AM
Gillian Gibbons, a teacher from Liverpool, England, moved to Sudan in July.

Gillian Gibbons, a teacher from Liverpool, England, moved to Sudan in July.

A British teacher under arrest in Sudan was formally charged Wednesday with inciting hatred for allowing her 7-year-old students to name a teddy bear Muhammad.

If convicted, Gillian Gibbons, 54, could be sentenced to 40 lashes, a fine or six months behind bars. The case goes to court on Thursday.

State media reported Gibbons, from Liverpool, England, also faced charges of insulting religion and showing contempt of religious beliefs.

"Khartoum north prosecution unit has completed its investigation and has charged the Briton Gillian under Article 125 of the criminal code," the SUNA agency said, quoting a senior Justice Ministry official.

In London, Foreign Secretary David Miliband summoned the Sudanese ambassador to discuss the matter, the British government said.

Gibbons, a teacher at the Unity School in the Sudanese capital Khartoum, was arrested after her class chose potential names for the stuffed toy and voted overwhelmingly to name the teddy Muhammad.

Muhammad is the most popular boy's name in Sudan and in much of the Muslim world, but some consider giving it to an inanimate object to be blasphemous. Some parents complained after their children told them about the teddy bear.

One boy in the class said he had suggested the name.

"The teacher asked me what I wanted to call the teddy. I said Muhammad. I named it after my name," the youngster told the BBC.

His parents told reporters that Gibbons was a "very nice" teacher who never mentioned religion in class.

Robert Boulos, director of the Unity School, has said Gibbons would never intentionally insult Islam and that it was an innocent mistake. He has closed the school until January for fear of reprisals.

Three British Embassy officials and a colleague from the school were allowed to visit Gibbons in jail.

"I can confirm that we have met Ms. Gibbons and she said she is being treated well," said British consul Russell Phillips. "We remain in close contact with the Sudanese authorities on this case."

ravenguy2000 · 11-28-2007, 01:17 PM

i guess we're supposed to care because she's white and from england

GlasgowKiss · 02:37 PM

Cup O Mercury · 11-29-2007, 11:37 AM

This is a good example of Muslim intolerance.

The Omega Concern · 11-30-2007, 05:44 PM

nice religion of peace.

what do Moveon idiots have to say for this?

Debaser · 11-30-2007, 05:48 PM

oh boy, religion is dumb. amirite, guys?

GlasgowKiss · 11-30-2007, 08:30 PM

To be fair she only got 15 days in prison.

If people would just stop going to third world countries then we wouldnt have to worry about these stupid stories about ridiculous backward cultures.

Debaser · 11-30-2007, 08:51 PM

Whats the point of traveling out and trying to teach these darkies, its pointless. amrite, guys?

GlasgowKiss · 11-30-2007, 09:05 PM

Its very admirable but i think my not feeling outraged is more important.

Ghetto_Squirrel · 11-30-2007, 09:36 PM

Well, I guess we should bomb them.

Nate the Grate · 11-30-2007, 09:38 PM

Gotta love failed states. They never fail to amuse, however.

Chuck=Zero · 12-01-2007, 12:00 AM

Those kids must've really hated their teacher.

Kanan Road · 12-01-2007, 03:43 AM

thats what she gets for giving in to the islamic plague and trying to appease them.

she should have named the bear "jesus christ" so they wouldnt get so mad.

GlasgowKiss · 12-01-2007, 07:39 AM

Nah technically they'd have to get mad about that too. Its all turning out ok though guys so lets try and be sensible about the sudan and islam.

dudehitscar · 12-01-2007, 11:39 AM

the whole idea of punishing this teacher is so fucking stupid.

Onawhim · 12-01-2007, 12:20 PM

This thread should be titled another reason why women suck. Some bitch secretary that didn't like her turned her in.(can't find the link I think it was on CNN)

ensoul* · 12-03-2007, 03:22 PM

she got what she deserved for going to their stupid backwards country

i bet she'd still be the first person to defend their stupid backwards culture, too

ensoul* · 03:30 PM

i shouldnt be posting on the politics board

11-28-2007, 01:08 PM	#1
redbull Immortal Location: like liutenant dan i'm rollin' Posts: 21,035	yet another reason sudan sucks http://www.nydailynews.com/news/us_w...atred_ove.html Teacher charged with inciting hatred over teddy DAILY NEWS STAFF Wednesday, November 28th 2007, 11:32 AM Gillian Gibbons, a teacher from Liverpool, England, moved to Sudan in July. Gillian Gibbons, a teacher from Liverpool, England, moved to Sudan in July. A British teacher under arrest in Sudan was formally charged Wednesday with inciting hatred for allowing her 7-year-old students to name a teddy bear Muhammad. If convicted, Gillian Gibbons, 54, could be sentenced to 40 lashes, a fine or six months behind bars. The case goes to court on Thursday. State media reported Gibbons, from Liverpool, England, also faced charges of insulting religion and showing contempt of religious beliefs. "Khartoum north prosecution unit has completed its investigation and has charged the Briton Gillian under Article 125 of the criminal code," the SUNA agency said, quoting a senior Justice Ministry official. In London, Foreign Secretary David Miliband summoned the Sudanese ambassador to discuss the matter, the British government said. Gibbons, a teacher at the Unity School in the Sudanese capital Khartoum, was arrested after her class chose potential names for the stuffed toy and voted overwhelmingly to name the teddy Muhammad. Muhammad is the most popular boy's name in Sudan and in much of the Muslim world, but some consider giving it to an inanimate object to be blasphemous. Some parents complained after their children told them about the teddy bear. One boy in the class said he had suggested the name. "The teacher asked me what I wanted to call the teddy. I said Muhammad. I named it after my name," the youngster told the BBC. His parents told reporters that Gibbons was a "very nice" teacher who never mentioned religion in class. Robert Boulos, director of the Unity School, has said Gibbons would never intentionally insult Islam and that it was an innocent mistake. He has closed the school until January for fear of reprisals. Three British Embassy officials and a colleague from the school were allowed to visit Gibbons in jail. "I can confirm that we have met Ms. Gibbons and she said she is being treated well," said British consul Russell Phillips. "We remain in close contact with the Sudanese authorities on this case."

11-28-2007, 01:57 PM	#3
GlasgowKiss Quaid Hates You Location: Hollywood Posts: 14,160	Last edited by GlasgowKiss : 11-28-2007 at 02:37 PM.

12-03-2007, 03:24 PM	#18
ensoul* Banned Posts: 170	i shouldnt be posting on the politics board Last edited by ensoul : 12-03-2007 at 03:30 PM.

11-28-2007, 01:17 PM	#2
ravenguy2000 NO FATS Location: NO FEMS Posts: 29,008	i guess we're supposed to care because she's white and from england

11-29-2007, 11:37 AM	#4
Cup O Mercury Ownz Location: Virginia Posts: 778	This is a good example of Muslim intolerance.

11-30-2007, 05:44 PM	#5
The Omega Concern Banned Location: stay, far, away Posts: 8,997	nice religion of peace. what do Moveon idiots have to say for this?

11-30-2007, 05:48 PM	#6
Debaser ghost Location: @SactoMacto Posts: 12,201	oh boy, religion is dumb. amirite, guys?

11-30-2007, 08:30 PM	#7
GlasgowKiss Quaid Hates You Location: Hollywood Posts: 14,160	To be fair she only got 15 days in prison. If people would just stop going to third world countries then we wouldnt have to worry about these stupid stories about ridiculous backward cultures.

11-30-2007, 08:51 PM	#8
Debaser ghost Location: @SactoMacto Posts: 12,201	Whats the point of traveling out and trying to teach these darkies, its pointless. amrite, guys?

11-30-2007, 09:05 PM	#9
GlasgowKiss Quaid Hates You Location: Hollywood Posts: 14,160	Its very admirable but i think my not feeling outraged is more important.

11-30-2007, 09:36 PM	#10
Ghetto_Squirrel Minion of Satan Location: Chicago Posts: 7,157	Well, I guess we should bomb them.

11-30-2007, 09:38 PM	#11
Nate the Grate Minion of Satan Posts: 6,212	Gotta love failed states. They never fail to amuse, however.

12-01-2007, 12:00 AM	#12
Chuck=Zero Apocalyptic Poster Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 1,147	Those kids must've really hated their teacher.

12-01-2007, 03:43 AM	#13
Kanan Road Apocalyptic Poster Location: Cloud Number Nine Posts: 1,569	thats what she gets for giving in to the islamic plague and trying to appease them. she should have named the bear "jesus christ" so they wouldnt get so mad.

12-01-2007, 07:39 AM	#14
GlasgowKiss Quaid Hates You Location: Hollywood Posts: 14,160	Nah technically they'd have to get mad about that too. Its all turning out ok though guys so lets try and be sensible about the sudan and islam.

12-01-2007, 11:39 AM	#15
dudehitscar Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 2,652	the whole idea of punishing this teacher is so fucking stupid.

12-01-2007, 12:20 PM	#16
Onawhim Demi-God Posts: 284	This thread should be titled another reason why women suck. Some bitch secretary that didn't like her turned her in.(can't find the link I think it was on CNN)

12-03-2007, 03:22 PM	#17
ensoul* Banned Posts: 170	she got what she deserved for going to their stupid backwards country i bet she'd still be the first person to defend their stupid backwards culture, too