Our courts must stand up to the Muslim who sits

[nero_bolt]

Magistrate Jacqueline Milledge was correct. Mohammed Issai Issaka was ”very disrespectful” in refusing to stand for her,

So she was wrong to not send him to the cells until he learned his manners.

Yes, credit to Milledge for at least challenging Issaka when he claimed this week his Muslim faith obliged him to stand for no person. Other magistrates and judges don’t.

But it is a pity it was a confrontation Isaaka won after half an hour.

Isaaka, charged over last year’s riot against an anti-Islamic YouTube video, had his defiance legitimised. He will inspire others who see Australian authorities as weak, and Islam as a powerful creed that justifies trampling on our laws and customs.

In this case the 44-year-old Lakemba immigrant trampled on a tradition – not law – of standing as a judge enters court.

This is not a mark of respect for the judge as a person. Isaaka was not, as he claimed, asked to stand for Ms Jacqueline Milledge.

He was asked to show respect for our rule of law – vital in turning individuals into a community, and tribes into a nation.

Does Isaaka understand that? He’s said to come from Africa. What does he think helped make Australia the safe and well-regulated haven that so many Africans and Muslims bust a gut to come to?

It is that we have laws which bind everyone, regardless of faith, color, wealth or place of birth. Equal protection under the law means we are judged on our merits, not identities.

This breaks down that dangerous temptation to play us-against-them games - to rob or bash Peter because he’s not in the tribe of Paul.

So it’s no surprise that Muslims who in the past refused to stand for our judges include some who feel so little duty to non-Muslim Australians that they plot to kill them.

In 2006, Melbourne preacher Abdul Nacer Benbrika refused to stand in his own trial, at which he was found guilty of leading a terrorist outfit.

In 2007, five Sydney men later found guilty of planning a terrorist bombing also refused to stand.

Other Muslims – determined to fit in – insist this refusal has no licence in the Koran.

“We should, as Australian Muslim citizens, respect the law of the land,” says the Lebanese Muslim Association.

So which Muslims would not show respect? Precisely those who feel none.

http://blogs.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/andrewbolt/index.php/dailytelegraph/comments/column_our_courts_must_stand_up_to_the_muslim_who_sits/

[the_hawk*]

If you or I did that we would be found in contempt, why do they treat these people differently to ordinary Australians. 

Do they have more rights than the rest of us? 

[not_an_eloi]

magistrate milledge will get the last laugh, she outfoxed the twerp 

http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/magistrates-strength-in-weak-legal-system/story-e6freon6-12266479...

[azureline**]

The Court did stand up to him from what I can see.

[lakeland27]

having spent a lot of time in courtrooms, i can tell you that people of all backgrounds refuse to stand up or co-operate in any way.

this is only a story because of the blokes background.

[not_an_eloi]

o'course, bolt's agenda gets in the way of givin' unbiased reportage, neglects to include court procedures, as magistrate milledge applied 'em, she got the better of the grub, on the day.

[colkym]

I do not for one moment consider myself racist, but am getting a little tired of pandering to accommodate other cultures needs and avoid disrespecting them.  Why can people of another ethnic background come into my workplace, waggle their fingers in my face (and I was sitting behind a glass window- he put his hand through the hole and was within centimeters of my face), demanding I assist him.  He had also raised a hand to another co workers face, as if to push her away.

That offends me- it is considered rude in my culture, and I wasnt prepared to accept it.  I told him if he wanted help, he had better get his fingers out of my face or I would call security and have him removed.  I also said- Are you aware in our culture we find what you just did offensive?  To my surprise, he complied 😮

I bet if he complains, the complaint will contain the word racist 😞

[azureline**]

Why the need to mention culture at all?

It is bad manners and offensive to do what he did.....

[colkym]

Because in his culture it ISNT such a rude thing to do, thats why!

[**meep**]

having spent a lot of time in courtrooms, i can tell you that people of all backgrounds refuse to stand up or co-operate in any way.

and? what are the consequences?