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Michael Burleigh
Saturday 11th July 2009
Praise The Judge
Jailing the three Islamists who tried to burn down the home of Martyn Rinyja, the owner of publisher Gibson Square, the judge reminded them that there is no such thing in this country as 'a la carte' citizenship or obedience to the law of the land. Let's hope this judge rises swiftly up the ranks of the judiciary, replacing some of the bien pensant liberals in the Appeal Court in the House of Lords.
About Michael Burleigh
Michael Burleigh is a historian and the author of 10 books. These include The Third Reich: a New History, Earthly Powers, Sacred Causes and Blood & Rage: A Cultural History of Terrorism. He is on the Advisory Board of Standpoint.
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