SIR - Is it any wonder that the average Briton cannot accept the "friendly face of Islam" when such nonsense as the bullying of a well-meaning schoolma'am, with threats of prison/whipping made, because she was unaware of how the naming of a teddy bear could offend?
As Christians, we would welcome children who were Christianised enough to call a doll Jesus. It is a mark of respect and liking if not actually love.
As the Muslim Minister in the government has said: "There was no intention to affront or denigrate Islam or Mohammed", so why the big stick?
Phil Boase, Elizabeth Street, Wyke
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