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Many "firebrand" preachers come to the west because they find it easier to practice their religion here than in their home countries. This was pointed out in the UK press after the 7/7 bombings and the deportation hearings of Sheik Omar Bakri, who enjoyed refugee status from Syria.

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by Carrie (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Fri Feb 3rd, 2006 at 06:40:52 PM EST
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