Wouldn't it be good if........

[Gayle]

Just found out that funding source is closed - I'll keep looking.

[garinda]

After rereading what l just wrote, please nobody feel l am against the noble sentiments behind what was originally intended.

We must all pull together to stand up to face what is happening.

Mani, because you are the only Asian member on here [that we know about], you are a star, and thanks for getting involved in the debate. Your participation is just as important as every other member of Accy Web regardless. We don't expect you to act as a spokesperson, but your input is appreciated mate.

[Gayle]

I've found another couple of possibilities - Danial Thwaites have a charitable fund and so does the Co-op. I've downloaded all the forms - all I need now is the cost of producing the wristbands so that I can fill in the forms and send off. Who's finding that out for us?

I'd suggest we distribute them for free because I doubt anyone would want to be involved in collecting money plus it makes it difficult with the application forms as you have to work out profits v cost etc. Better to go for the full cost of producing them from these funds then hand them out for free. Both of these funds only give out small amounts of less than £500 so we'd have to be realistic for the production quantity.

[Margaret Pilkington]

Originally Posted by garinda

Good point, crossed my mind too. These fanatics would be given a safer passage?

As in the reply to Janet's post........it isn't really about giving someone a safer passage......it is about making your voice heard........letting the world know that the acts of inhumanity were not done in the name of Islam or any other religion for that matter.
There has been much publicity about the abuse of Asians since the bombings.......it let's muslims demonstrate their solidarity.......and I believe that non-muslims would also identify with this sentiment too. The reaction to this thread proves that...even though it may be only a small way.

I too, am not fond of wristbands ribbons etc.......but I wear a pink ribbon for Breast cancer......and I did wear a black ribbon on Pricess Diana's death.......I would certainly wear one of these if they existed.

[cashman]

Originally Posted by MCR ADIM

yeh but what aout when they go on sale and some musilems dont get the wrist bands on that day and you see them and you think they have liked what of gone on but realy thay have not got the rist bands yet

in reply to this i would say- if you think negative,thats all you end up with.

[Margaret Pilkington]

Cashman.... that is so true...!

[garinda]

Like l said, l support the sentiment.

l would be happier if ordinary law abiding British Muslims would perhaps organise demonstrations of support for the police in helping to stop this on going campaign of terror.

[Margaret Pilkington]

The fact that Mani has given his input is very important.......after all he is closest to the muslim community and can tell us whether this is a viable idea.......which I hope it is.

[mani]

hi folks - just woke up
i've gone and done the most stupid thing. i left my fone at work last nite!

acrylic - the reasons those countries have those colours is cause of the religion. in hte pakistan flag the green represents muslims and the white non-muslims.. on hte saudi the flag is representative of the one Prophet mohammed (PBUH) used to represent muslims..

[mani]

oh yeah i was crashing my mind on a name for something like this

Not in my name.
peace for all.
muslims against terrorism

[Doug]

Please don’t let this fizzle out. It’s not often that enough people come together and develop an idea born here on accyweb, all too often the few that do come together drift apart when someone later brings up an appropriate comment or sees an obstacle that would have other wise have been missed. The original idea was based on good foundations. What is important is that a small multicultural group of individuals came together and set a small part of accyweb on fire with an idea that could lead to change and understanding. If that only relates to the surrounding area then all well and good. At least some got up and did something.

[Gayle]

It won't - but I can't complete the forms without a cost for production.

[Doug]

I would have thought that a simple linkage of equal lengths of thin cut Green and White ribbon inter woven with a single multi coloured thread representing the Union Flag would have met the requirements of all interested parties...................It’s what it represents and how its message is sold to the public that’s important.

[Margaret Pilkington]

Mani said in an earlier thread that he might be up for contacting someone with a view to production.....is that still an option Mani?

[Doug]

Originally Posted by Gayle Knight

but I can't complete the forms without a cost for production.

Surly someone must have access to a third party who could help with this. I think you should keep this as simple as possible to ensure that cost or kept to an absolute minimum..