The Greater Manchester Police (GMP) was forced to apologize for a suicide bombing training exercise in May 2016 because the mock bomber yelled “allahu akbar” during the exercise.
A case of political correctness waging war against reality. The training exercise was specifically intended to advance understanding and preparation for possible jihadist attacks. Jihadis often shout “Allahu akbar” as they slaughter infidels. Many peaceful Muslims use the phrase in other contexts, too, but a mock jihad suicide bombing exercise is not conducted because of peaceful Muslims, but because of the Islamic jihadists who yell “Allahu akbar” as a war cry right before they commit their of act martyrdom, which they deem to be a heroic act in obedience to Allah.
In fact, after 9/11, a four-page document was discovered in the baggage of one of the 9/11 hijackers, Mohamed Atta. It was extensively and devoutly Islamic, and outlined specific instructions about jihad against the infidel. Atta considered the shout of “Allahu akbar” to be important.
When the confrontation begins, strike like champions who do not want to go back to this world. Shout, ‘Allahu Akbar,’ because this strikes fear in the hearts of the non-believers. God said: ‘Strike above the neck, and strike at all of their extremities.’ Know that the gardens of paradise are waiting for you in all their beauty, and the women of paradise are waiting, calling out, ‘Come hither, friend of God.’ They have dressed in their most beautiful clothing.
Those who complained about this exercise in Manchester need to educate themselves about what actually constitutes “racism” and what constitutes a peaceful society for all, including Muslims who sincerely renounce jihad terror and Sharia oppression. The hammering of political correctness renders Westerners ever more vulnerable to Islamic supremacist encroachment and jihad attacks.
“Manchester Police Apologized For Mock 2016 Suicide Bombing”, by Jack Crowe, Daily Caller, May 24, 2017:
The Greater Manchester Police (GMP) was forced to apologize for a suicide bombing training exercise in May 2016 because the mock bomber yelled “allahu akbar” during the exercise.
The exercise, which featured 800 volunteers and was designed to test emergency services response, was met with a wave of criticism on Twitter.
Manchester peace activist Dr. Erinma Bell was among the most vocal critics. She argued “a terrorist can be anyone” and “we need to move away from stereotypes.”
The Community Safety Organization, which seeks to combat Islamophobia, tweeted “This sort of thing panders to stereotypes and further divides us. It will increase anti-Muslim hate crime.”
GMP assistant chief constable Garry Shewan explained that the training exercise was specifically designed to mimic an ISIS style attack but quickly apologized.
“We acknowledge that it was unacceptable to use this religious phrase immediately before the mock suicide bombing, which so vocally linked this exercise with Islam,” he said. “We recognize and apologize for the offense that this has caused.”
Greater Manchester Mayor Tony Lloyd also apologized for the event stating that while the preparation measures were important they were “marred by the ill-judged, unnecessary and unacceptable decision by organisers” to have those playing the parts of terrorists shout allahu akbar…..