Unlucky, I said that politicians and media sometimes try to blur the line between Muslims and extremists. Sometimes they don't and as your example shows, this is not always the case.
I didn't say the media promote their beliefs.
I think this thread proves how it has been taken by the far right already and how far right rhetoric and statements are becoming normalised and entering the mainstream. I think that is evident in Mumsnet's failure to address the xenophobic tone of many of the posts in these threads. It's easier to follow the populist line rooted in fear and suspition,even if it is flawed. It isn't an honest debate when its roots are in fixed prejudices, stereotypes, generalisations and fear of foreign men.
The starter of this thread has openly stated that women in hijabs are hostile to Western culture and believe they are superior, as well as stating that she wouldn't want to speak to someone wearing a burkha. Someone asked what is so sexually arousing about hair. Someone complained about a child making a prayer mat. Someone complained that refugees threw food away and wouldn't tidy up litter. Someone asked why anyone would throw refugees a welcome party. Someone said to prepare for well organised Muslim groups whch would see the petition as an attack on them. Someone talked about 'Islamic society.'
I think many feel vulnerable now, understandably so, but that fear is being projected onto Muslims, that must be considered as individuals. I
So I question how honest this thread is about its 'concern' for women and believe it will do much for women or men. It is not an imprted problem,despite being framed in the media as 'new.'