Islamic Extremist takes Civilians Hostage in Sydney Australia

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This morning an Islamic extremist took as many as 30 people hostage at the Martin Place Lindt cafe in Sydney.
Hostages where seen held at gunpoint and force to hold up Islamic Flags. Building surrounding the siege have been evacuated after the hostage taker claimed to be in possession of an explosive device. 



So far a total of three hostages have escaped the ordeal alive as negotiations with the Gunman continue.



Source: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/martin-place-siege-sydney-cbd-cafe-workers-held-up/story-e6frg6nf-1227156254036

[TiMoN]

oh look, an "islamic" terrorist threat, how unusual!

[PulseEffect]

During my whole day in school, nothing was changed although there was a LOT more people coming back from work early in the 3PM Peak.

[Axison]

Its a serious question, how come when a non-muslim does a crime he is called a criminal but when a muslim does a crime he is called a terrorist, extremist and what not. Not that i support their actions, i just wonder why.

[Khm]

Its a serious question, how come when a non-muslim does a crime he is called a criminal but when a muslim does a crime he is called a terrorist, extremist and what not. Not that i support their actions, i just wonder why.

Because of racism.

[Chris_Knight]

Because terrorist demanded hostiges  display an ISIS flags supporting terrorism? Look abit above your own stereotypes sirs.

[Martijn]

Yep, it's also big news in the Netherlands.

[Sweeper]

Because of racism.

What nuanced.

Its a serious question, how come when a non-muslim does a crime he is called a criminal but when a muslim does a crime he is called a terrorist, extremist and what not. Not that i support their actions, i just wonder why.

The word terrorist has a definition. That's why this man can be called a terrorist, not because he's a muslim.

[kareem mustafa]

Enough lying

[ssaammee]

Its a serious question, how come when a non-muslim does a crime he is called a criminal but when a muslim does a crime he is called a terrorist, extremist and what not. Not that i support their actions, i just wonder why.

If you knew the definition of terrorism.

http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/journals/UNSWLJ/2004/22.html
https://www.secure.nsw.gov.au/Legislation/Terrorism-and-the-law.aspx
http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/investigate/terrorism/terrorism-definition

A few definitions of the word above. There's no doubt what this man's intention is. It's a terrorist act.

It has nothting to do whether they are muslims or christians. Ku Klux Klan is classified as a notorious terrorist organization as well. I am not sure how active they are nowadays though.

[Sweeper]

Enough lying

What is the truth in your eyes?

[kareem mustafa]

these pictures aren't prove
 he is a
Muslim

[Axison]

Aight thanks for clearing up a bit.

[ssaammee]

these pictures aren't prove
 he is a
Muslim

No, but he demands an Islamic state flag in case you missed that part. It could show where he has his sympathies.

[kareem mustafa]

No, but he demands an Islamic state flag in case you missed that part. It could show where he has his sympathies.

we don't know who put this flag
are we?