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Use the Name "Daesh" for the terrorist organisation instead of ISInnocent Muslims are being persecuted as a result of the mistaken assumption that they support the aims of this terrorist organisation. This is exacerbated by the use of a name which refers to Islam in general. This organisation is neither Islamic nor a State; is use implies culpability of all Muslims. It is part of the Wahhabi sect which is disowned by virtually the whole of Islam, apart from the Saudi Arabian state. They regard even other Muslims as infidels and this gives them license to treat them as subhuman. The term "Daesh" is the common name for them among their enemies; it sounds insulting in Arabic. To say "so called" is not enough; that is what they call themselves and want to be called.6 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Mike Curtis
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Stop calling IS ISLAMIC State. They don't represent Islam.By calling them Islamic State we as a country are legitimising their links to Islam. This gives a negative view of Islam to the population and fuels Islamaphobia. It allows manipulation of the public by right wing political parties and press to further their agenda. It helps in the radicalisation of disenfranchised youths by the ties the name has with the community and on reflection glamourises the call to arms. Remember that most of the young people who are radicalised are young males who feel isolated and bow to peer pressure (2 of the Paris attackers were until 6 weeks ago running bars. Hardly strict followers of Islam). I want my baby to grow up in a society where we look at people who have differences with intrigue and not fear.14 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Matthew Daniel
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Stop the 73% cuts to youth services in SouthwarkThe council plans to cut £2.5million from the youth service budget leaving less than one million to work with some of the most disadvantaged young people in London. We have 13 youth projects in the voluntary sector which could suffer as well as 8 youth centres as part of this 73% cuts. What will be left for young people in this Borough? The council promised not to cut front line services yet this is being proposed. We would also lose experienced and specialist workers in the sector as the services would transfer to the Environment and Leisure department. This will de-professionalise and de-skill professional youth workers leaving little to no varied provision. They are planning to delete ALL 122 full and part time jobs and replacing them with 42 part time posts. Southwark News report: 19.11.15 Richard Taylor, founder of the Damilola Taylor Centre after his ten-year-old son was killed on the Peckham estate, said this was no time to cut youth services as serious knife crime continued to blight the borough. “Bearing in mind the level of killing, stabbing and violence, this is not the right time. This is the wrong approach and a bad decision for the council. As Jeremy Corbyn has said 'austerity is a political choice'. Southwark must not abandon young people while sitting on millions of pounds of reserves which can be used to support the local community along with the fight to get more money from central government. Southwark Trades Council will be campaigning with the local government unions and community to stop these cuts. We will be lobbying the Council Assembly and have asked for a deputation at the Cabinet on Wednesday 24th November. Please join us. For more information contact Pat Shelley - Head of Youth and Play Services [email protected] or southwark Unison: [email protected]35 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Southwark Trades Council
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To get the Ellen Degeneres Show Aired here in the UKEvery one loves Ellen! Shes fantastic! There is a Hashtag that Ellen herself as setup! #GetElleyOnTheTelly James Cordan, perfomed a Song about it on the show itself http://youtu.be/bPy16ihz0jc10 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Kayleigh Warnes Joyce
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Use the word Daesh not Isis or So Called Islamic StateI would like the BBC to acknowledge the power of words to unify or divide. Most members of the public are now familiar with the term Daesh and know that it is the same as Isis but it does not acknowledge any link to correct Islamic practice. At a time when Daesh is using propaganda to drive a wedge between Muslims and Non-Muslims, the BBC has to be aware of the affects of the choices of its words and unfortunately there is no neutral word in this circumstance.25 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Natasha Ransom
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damaging, racist and hateful drawing in the daily mailThis image instigates racial hatred and violence! I find this image unacceptable, offensive and an act of racism from the Daily Mail which will only create further divide and hate among people. After the shocking events of the weekend, surely now more than ever, we need to come together instead of creating a larger divide through hateful propagander!64 of 100 SignaturesCreated by sarah wade
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We want a Facebook filter for global solidarity against terrorism.In a world traumatised by acts of terror, we should only ever divide ourselves into those people who live their lives in love of their fellow man, woman and child and those who live by hate and fear. Never by colour, belief or geographic location. We are strongest if we stand together, side by side, against those who would divide us with extremism and terror. Those who would break us will often attempt to turn their victims against each other. Let's remember that we're in this together. And together, as one people is the only way we can win.15 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Rikey Austin
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Extra Third Trimester Scan to Prevent Premature and IUGR BirthsThis is important to me as my first daughter was born IUGR and we were not aware , when I became pregnant with my second daughter we were given am extra third trimester Doppler scan which detected the IUGR and Reverse chord flow, which led to a better planned pregnancy and early delivery. My Girls are in my photo Rubie was born at 32/40 @ 2lb 7oz delivered via EMCS due to IUGR and severe pre-eclampsia .. Rubie is now a happy average 5 year old at the same level as other children her age with no learning disabilities. Scarlet was born 30/40 @ 1lb 8oz due to severe early onset IUGR and reverse chord flow via EMCS only detected because of an extra Doppler scan. Scarlet is now a happy average 1 year old hitting all her milestones with no disabilities. Although both are tiny for their age.7 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Kirsty Broadfield
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Respect for Veterans on Remembrance DayBonfire Night is no longer celebrated on just one day or even over that weekend, but over a few weeks. Many of our veterans suffer in silence at this time of year with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and loud fireworks cause them much distress and suffering and flash backs. They have done so much for our country, why can't we give them the respect they deserve.4 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Rebecca Langley
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Renew In The FleshThis television show contains a range of diverse characters, including those of the LGBTQ+ community, and an incredibly strong female character. The show is important for those of LGBTQ+ community as it boosts representation among media (also the sexuality of the characters in question is never explicitly stated, which is how sexuality should be dealt with as no one should have to come out), and deals with sexuality as it should be dealt with. Mental illness is also depicted in the show, which raises awareness and may help to end stigma around mental health issues, and deals with them in a way that not only spreads awareness at how serious they are, but also shows the aftermath of the consequences of some mental health issues (i.e. suicide). Finally, although the program is a 'zombie' show it is not a stereotypical zombie show. It is bursting with original ideas and concepts, and deals with far more issues than a regular TV show. In The Flesh is an incredibly important program to so many, and the renewal of it would mean so much to a lot of people, young and old alike.4 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Bethany Collins
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Boycott stores playing Christmas music in November1. It's only November . 2. It is repetitive rubbish that we have all heard a million times before and should be confined to the week before the 'big day', if at all, then binned. 3. It is designed to make you go deliberately insane and start panic buying cheap random junk for people you don't see very often or don't like. . 4. Cliff Richard . 5. The same song follows you around all day, whatever store you go into. You can't get away from it. 6. And the Christmas queues - you just can't escape quickly. Having your toe nails ripped out would be preferable. 7. Slade 8. Those bells, those bloomin' bells, they're in my head, I can't rid of them. Kill me now.5 of 100 SignaturesCreated by David Horne
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Get First Doncaster buses to paint their bus named after Vulcan XH588 camouflageTo pay tribute to the Avro Vulcan bombers and the flight crews who maintained and flew them16 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Bob Hirst
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