Finally, Jews & Muslims United - Thank France

Reported:-

France's prime minister urged Muslims and Jews to consider scrapping their halal and kosher slaughter laws on Monday as President Nicolas Sarkozy and his allies stepped up their efforts to woo far-right voters.

"Religions should think about keeping traditions that don't have much in common with today's state of science, technology and health problems," Fillon told Europe 1 radio while discussing the two-round presidential election ending May 6..."We live in a modern society."

"I am astonished by this statement by the prime minister," said Richard Prasquier, head of the CRIF umbrella group of French Jewish organisations. "The government has no place giving advice about religious traditions."

Mohammad Moussaoui, head of France's Muslim Council, said ritual slaughter was no more painful than modern methods and labelling meat as being prepared "without stunning" would feed resentment against the two minority religions using it.

"It will stigmatise Muslims and Jews as people who don't respect the interests of animals," he said. "That will raise tensions in society."

Now, if we can only resolve the decibel level from the mosques.

Here. Ooops, that's in India.

Here. Ooops, that's Saudi Arabia.

Ah, here's Israel.

In any case, here are a few suggestions to help you survive the noise:

•It's possible that a 'donation' to the mosque will encourage them to turn the speakers in a different direction - away from your house. This can reduce the noise levels somewhat or significantly.
•Install sound-proofing windows and doors that will help block the noise.
•Get used to using earplugs at night !
•Heavy curtains or a white noise generator may also help to muffle the sound
•Develop selective deafness :)
•Adjust your schedule to rise early to accommodate the call to prayer, especially during the month of Ramadan

Please do NOT go to the mosque in a confrontational mood demanding that they turn down the loudspeakers. The consequences could be severe

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