So London bobbies are now formally directed not to use racial profiling when performing their duties combatting Islamic terrorism. Yeah, sure; they'll now take down little old ladies on Coronation Street.
Nudge, nudge, wink, wink. Political directives aside, they will file this one under "B", and continue as before. Since when did profiling become a dirty word? That's what policing is all about, profiling. Doh, all terrorists so far fly the flag of Islam, so how can I, a Royal Constable narrow the scope of my investigation?
Racial Profiling! Maybe we should call it Religious Profiling, or Arabic Profiling, or Saudi Profiling, or Pakistani Profiling?
If the shoe fits...
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Nudge, nudge, wink, wink. Political directives aside, they will file this one under "B", and continue as before. Since when did profiling become a dirty word? That's what policing is all about, profiling. Doh, all terrorists so far fly the flag of Islam, so how can I, a Royal Constable narrow the scope of my investigation?
Racial Profiling! Maybe we should call it Religious Profiling, or Arabic Profiling, or Saudi Profiling, or Pakistani Profiling?
If the shoe fits...
CBC Article