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When Robert Kilroy-Silk makes offensive but non-violent remarks about Arab people, the BBC suspends his television show. But when three of the world's top reggae stars release violent records glorifying the shooting and burning of gay people, these stars and their songs are promoted on the BBC website and on Radio 1Xtra. Why the double standards? While Muslim leaders rightly condemn Kilroy-Silk's Islamophobia, many of them are guilty of far worse prejudice against gay people. I am not aware of any senior Muslim in Britain who believes homosexuals are entitled to full and equal human rights. How can they expect respect for Muslims, if they deny respect to others?

Peter Tatchell
London

If we Arabs are so unimportant and contribute nothing to civilisation, would more important civilisations please leave us in peace. Why does Britain waste so many resources to control this vast region? Western powers are often seen queuing up to make alliances with the Arab world.

Dr Sami Mahroum
Toronto, Canada