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Sydney suburb bans construction of synagogue over fears it could be a terrorist target
thestar.com ^ | August 6, 2017 | Amanda Erickson

Posted on 08/08/2017 11:59:58 PM PDT by KingofZion

A Sydney suburb has banned the construction of a synagogue because it could be a terrorist target, a decision that has infuriated religious leaders.

The temple was to be built in Bondi, a short walk from Australia’s famous Bondi Beach. But locals worried that the space would pose a security risk to nearby residents, motorists and pedestrians. As evidence of that threat, the council pointed to the synagogue’s own design, which included setback buildings and blast walls.

***In its decision, the court explained that western countries are under threat from Daesh, also known as ISIS or ISIL, and that the potential of an attack in Australia is considered “probable” by government officials. The court also noted that the designs would serve only to protect those inside the building, not those outside.

***Jewish leaders have protested the synagogue decision vociferously, arguing that it stifles their freedom of speech and rewards terrorism.

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TOPICS: Australia/New Zealand; Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: australia; isis
Similar to the argument used by enlightened UCB academics to deny free speech rights to Milo and Ann. No more free exercise of religion in Australia because crazy islamo-fascists might try to kill you. Hello, George Orwell.
1 posted on 08/08/2017 11:59:59 PM PDT by KingofZion
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To: KingofZion

No ban on Islamic hate speech in mosques, however. That causes no violence.


2 posted on 08/09/2017 12:02:10 AM PDT by Telepathic Intruder
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Islam is a war plan. The Sydney suburbans are cowards.


3 posted on 08/09/2017 12:27:44 AM PDT by Gene Eric (Don't be a statist!)
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To: Telepathic Intruder

It is a lost war when fought from a fear view point,,wake up world, islam is evil


4 posted on 08/09/2017 2:55:02 AM PDT by aces
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To: KingofZion

Liberalism is a philosophy of consolation for the West as it commits suicide.

— James Burnham


5 posted on 08/09/2017 3:00:10 AM PDT by FreedomPoster (Islam delenda est)
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To: KingofZion
A Sydney suburb has banned the construction of a synagogue because it could be a terrorist target

I guess it's easy to terrorize liberals/cowards.

6 posted on 08/09/2017 5:23:14 AM PDT by NutsOnYew (If the world was perfect, it wouldn't be.)
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To: KingofZion

I watched an extended family of Mexicans (legal ones lol) put up a sizeable house down the road in a matter of a few long days.

Saw a video of an entire barn being moved by Amish - men inside and out, picked it up and they walked it to where they wanted it.

I bet they could build that synagogue. And put it in place, too.


7 posted on 08/09/2017 6:03:57 AM PDT by blueplum ( ("...this moment is your moment: it belongs to you... " President Donald J. Trump, Jan 20, 2017))
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Compromised LIB idiots who are weak and dhimmified. Fools.


8 posted on 08/09/2017 8:44:43 AM PDT by hal ogen (First Amendment or Reeducation camp?)
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