Thursday, March 13, 2008

British government apologizes for giving ham sandwiches to 200 Muslim prisoners

The British government has apologized to Muslim prisoners who were given ham sandwiches during the holy month of Ramadan. Officials sent apology letters to the 200 Muslim inmates of HMP Leeds who had been offered the meat.

The Muslim prisoners were said to be "outraged" after being offered the ham sandwiches.

Am I the only one getting tired of constant "Muslim outrage"?

The government has ordered staff at the prison to be more diligent and prison staff will be "re-trained to consider inmates' cultural and religious needs." (Photo credit: thisislondon.uk.co)

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