Racism continues in UK

[Spring Onion]

Asian race row police officer suspended
10 Sep 2008, 1208 hrs IST,IANS


LONDON: Britain's most senior Asian police officer has been "relieved of his command" after accusing London police of racism, the Police Commissioner said on Tuesday.

Assistant Commissioner Tarique Ghaffur was put on “authorised leave of absence” by Commissioner Sir Ian Blair, who met with Ghaffur and his lawyer at Scotland Yard.

Ghaffur has lodged a 1.2 million pound racial discrimination claim against the Metropolitan Police of London, sparking what the British media has described as a “war of words” between him and Blair.

Blair, who became controversial after policemen shot dead an innocent Brazilian in the aftermath of the 7/7 suicide bombings in London, said he took the decision after a recent press conference by Ghaffur on his race claim case.

"It is also clear this is having a negative impact on the London 2012 Olympic Security programme and risks undermining confidence in it," the statement said in a reference to Ghaffur's position as head of security planning for the London Olympics.

The chairman of the National Black Police Association (NBPA), Alfred John, said it was "disappointed" with the "unprecedented decision" against Ghaffur - a much-decorated police officer.

He said Blair's “message to his employees and the people of London is very clear - you can come and work for us but don't make any complaints if you are black, Asian or Muslim because the organisation will get you.”
But Blair claimed his decision had nothing to do with the race claim case.

"Rather, my decision results from the way in which he has chosen to conduct himself, for example by the manner in which statements were made in his press conference, and in conducting a media campaign, both personally and through the advisors and organisations supporting him," Blair said.

Asian race row police officer suspended-UK-World-The Times of India

 

[su-47]

Racism is not something that can be assessed very easily. i have personal experience, having lived in post-apartheid South Africa. There have been a lot of cases here where white people were accused of racism, but they werent actually guilty of racism, but rather the 'victims' were using their race to their advantage in accusing the white people of racism. In my high school cricket team, the white coach was accused of racism when he picked an almost all-white team. he said that he had picked based on talent only, but he was forced to add a few indians and blacks, and kick out a few white boys, lest he lose his job. but later it turned out that the white boys he dropped were, in fact, better than the blacks and indians. and knowing the guy personally, i know that he is not a racist (i was one of the indians added to the team when the white guys got kicked out).

What i'm trying to say is, often a lot of actions are not motivated by racist, religious or any other persecutionary intentions, but it ends up seeming like one due to ethnic or religious heritage of the disadvantaged person. so people shouldnt be quick to judge.


however, in my opinion the article above does seem to suggest racism.

 

[dr.umer]

Racism is not something that can be assessed very easily. i have personal experience, having lived in post-apartheid South Africa. There have been a lot of cases here where white people were accused of racism, but they werent actually guilty of racism, but rather the 'victims' were using their race to their advantage in accusing the white people of racism. In my high school cricket team, the white coach was accused of racism when he picked an almost all-white team. he said that he had picked based on talent only, but he was forced to add a few indians and blacks, and kick out a few white boys, lest he lose his job. but later it turned out that the white boys he dropped were, in fact, better than the blacks and indians. and knowing the guy personally, i know that he is not a racist (i was one of the indians added to the team when the white guys got kicked out).

What i'm trying to say is, often a lot of actions are not motivated by racist, religious or any other persecutionary intentions, but it ends up seeming like one due to ethnic or religious heritage of the disadvantaged person. so people shouldnt be quick to judge.


however, in my opinion the article above does seem to suggest racism.

It is well known that Ian Blair is a racist and thick head too. This case has put him in spot light. Time to pay back Blair