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I read a news article today that indicated there was a group of about 300 protesters that attempted to make there way to the embassy. Apparently the protesters tried to get around some of the streets that were blocked off. According to the article the embassy is being "heavily" guarded. Has anyone else heard any news and whether or not this might cause disruption in operations at the embassy? I was somewhat surprised there is protests there at all but I guess in a city of 12 million plus, 300 isn't too bad of a demonstration.

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There are muslims in the Phils too.... and in Manila. :blush:

Very true. In Manila and in the Divisoria mall there are lots of Muslim businesses. My fiancee purchased her wedding gown there.

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check also manilatimes.net, it is a top story there. Sounds like the demonstration was short and peaceful thank God. Hopefully it dies down quickly and won't affect those of us trying to obtain visas!

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Muslims request SC to ban anti-Islam film

MANILA: Muslim leaders on Monday petitioned the Philippine Supreme Court (SC) to order the government to ban the showing of the controversial and inflammatory anti-Islam film.

While the petition was being filed, police said about 300 Muslims demonstrated in front of the US embassy a walking distance away from the High Court compound in Manila.

The protesters carried placards saying, “Freedom of religion prevails over freedom of expression” and “No to US double standard.”

Police said the protest was peaceful with the demonstrators dispersing after about 20 minutes.

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Don't these guys realize because they are making such fuss about this film that more and more people are curious and will now look at it?

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Don't these guys realize because they are making such fuss about this film that more and more people are curious and will now look at it?

I agree because before all if this ####### at the US embassy around the world I had no idea about this film. Now I may just watch it on DVD just to see what all the fuss is about

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Funny when the shoe is on the other foot. Muslim countries had no problem airing the beheadings and U.S. Flag burnings a few years back when they were going on. Keep catering to them and soon McDonalds will be closed in the States during Ramadan. This is exactly an example why I liked living in the PI...

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Don't these guys realize because they are making such fuss about this film that more and more people are curious and will now look at it?

All they are doing is re enforcing what a lot of us already think of the "religion of Love and Peace"

Beheading ok

Comic film requires killing people

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