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Brickbat: The Terrorists Have Won

Charles Oliver | 8.9.2017 4:00 AM

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In Australia, a court has upheld a decision by a local government to bar the construction of a synagogue near Bondi Beach. Officials say the synagogue could become a target for terrorists, endangering the neighborhood as well as beach-goers

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  1. Telcontar the Wanderer   8 years ago

    "... And where exactly do you expect us to put it so that it *won't* pose a threat to innocent passersby?"

    "Oh, you know, in the Outback, middle of a swamp, island couple miles off shore, something of that nature. Up to you."

    1. DJF   8 years ago

      Saudi Arabia?

  2. Fist of Etiquette   8 years ago

    It basically implies that no Jewish organisation should be allowed to exist in residential areas. It stands to stifle Jewish existence and activity in Sydney...

    The court decision also didn't rule out sewing an identification patch onto the clothing worn by Jewish residents to better warn others who to safely avoid.

    1. Telcontar the Wanderer   8 years ago

      See? The Schutzstaffel were just doing their part to protect Australian citizens from Radical Islamist terrorism.

      Then as now...

    2. Cynical Asshole   8 years ago

      Better yet, why not round up all the Jews and concentrate them somewhere out of the way of everyone else, like in a camp of some kind. That way if Islamic terrorists decide to attack them they won't endanger any of the "normals."

  3. Jerryskids   8 years ago

    I wonder how long it will take for this "synagogues pose a danger" precedent to be used as an argument for existing synagogues to be torn down.

  4. John C. Randolph   8 years ago

    When a government admits its inability to protect the innocent, it's time to abolish it.

    -jcr

    1. Hank Stamper   8 years ago

      I say its time to congratulate it for finally acknowledge the truth. The government can't protect you in most cases, you must protect your neck.

    2. Longtobefree   8 years ago

      Uh, peace loving Australia has registered guns, then banned guns, and finally (theoretically) confiscated them. Exactly how are the citizens going to abolish it?

  5. Rebel Scum   8 years ago

    Ironically, this is exactly how the terrorists win.

  6. loveconstitution1789   8 years ago

    Muslims use terrorism to try and scare people (in this case Australians) into not doing what the terrorists hate (in this case build synagogues).

    Terrorists- 1
    Australia- 0

  7. Longtobefree   8 years ago

    In tomorrow's headlines:
    Australia realizes that Islam will attack ALL other religions, and bans then demolishes all churches and existing synagogues.

    Day after tomorrow:
    To prevent Islamic terrorist attacks, government establishes Islam as national religion.

    The day after that:
    Violence continues as factions of Islam continue to attack each other.

    1. Quo Usque Tandem   8 years ago

      Prescient you are.

    2. Fairbanks   8 years ago

      They've just given terrorists a really good reason to attack other religions.

      1. Bubba Jones   8 years ago

        One important distinction. Christians aren't so fond of Jews.

        Muslims might succeed in targeting churches in Montreal or San Francisco, but it's not going to go well in Dallas.

        1. ace_m82   8 years ago

          "One important distinction. Christians aren't so fond of Jews."

          ???

          Which century did you just step out of?

    3. MikeyParks   8 years ago

      Exactly.

  8. Rufus The Monocled   8 years ago

    Aussies: Why are you attacking Christians we gave you a peace offering by stopping Da Joos from building!
    Terrorists: Yes, and we thank you for that. We're offering a special this month. Death by beheading or bombing Your CHOICE! This is how freedom of choice works, no?
    Aussies: Kinda.

  9. Sheriff Bart   8 years ago

    So this is what woke looks like...

  10. MikeyParks   8 years ago

    Terrorists are students of human nature and they know most people to be either cowards or just apathetic. They use this knowledge to their advantage. But fight them, and like all bullies, they will retreat, usually behind the law. We (the West) can win our culture back but we have to want to and be willing to face the inconvenience of battle. It's really up to us.

  11. KerryW   8 years ago

    Aren't mosques attacked, too? Looks like we have to ban all churches....

  12. Incomprehensible Bitching   8 years ago

    Ow that I think about it: there are a few government buildings that need to be relocated.

    We can't have an explosion taking out all of a major downtown area.

    1. Telcontar the Wanderer   8 years ago

      Say, there are no innocent civilians in the cold vacuum of space, right?

  13. sharmota4zeb   8 years ago

    Muslim terrorists target Christian churches in Indonesia.

  14. sharmota4zeb   8 years ago

    In 2016, Muslim terrorists attacked in Belgium close to Easter and Purim. Belgium authorities had Jews cancel Purim but did not ask Christians to cancel Easter.

    Belgium Police Ask Jewish Community to Cancel Purim Festivities

    Brussels Struggles to Attract Tourists for Easter after Terrorist Attack

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