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Man Forced to Drink Acid in UK 'Honor Attack'

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(Newser) – A London man was beaten, stabbed, and forced to drink acid in what police believe was an "honor attack," the Daily Mail reports. The victim lost his tongue in the attack and remains in critical condition. Police believe the man, who was originally Danish, was attacked because he was suspected of having an affair with a married Muslim woman from Pakistan. Two men have been charged with attempted murder, and sources say the woman's brother is among the suspects. Police have warned her that her life may be in danger.

'I am surprised he is still alive,
'I am surprised he is still alive," says one ambulance worker.   (©den99)
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Hitchcock Leytonstone London Underground Mosaics - Outside   (©Annie Mole)
The man was attacked close to his home in Leytonstone, east London.
The man was attacked close to his home in Leytonstone, east London.   (©Annie Mole)
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Honor crime happens a lot in our community, especially the Pakistani community, but we do try to educate the people. It's a cultural thing from back home. But this type of horrible crime is not exclusive to Muslims.
- Community leader Imtiaz Qadir

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DarkFrancis
Jul 24, 09 7:13 AM CDT
Yes, it's true, this type of crime is not exclusive to Muslims. Serial killers and other psychopaths have been known to do it too. Reply
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Timinator2K
Jul 24, 09 9:23 AM CDT
Muslims who do these things are not at all crazy. They are following their religion's law...which IS crazy and it gives them license to perform evil, vile acts with Allah's blessing.
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IndependentThinker
Jul 24, 09 12:48 PM CDT
@Timinator2k: The Christians do it too. Remember the Dr. Tiller killing?
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Shannonals
Jul 24, 09 3:25 PM CDT
Hmmmm, following their religions law Timinator2K?! So, with that being said, let's not forgot the horrible crimes that have been committed in the name of the Christianity. While the crime above is disgusting, the Church has authoirzed far worse. And to be honest, the man had it coming, perhaps it's not for us to judge him, but it's not as if he was an innocent victim. Don't forget, these types of crimes are not exclusive to Muslims
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Reader64481089
Jul 24, 09 7:24 AM CDT
Here are some good rules, 1: if the person you want to date is married keep it in your pants.2: If the person is from a Religion such as this, keep it in your pants 3: just keep it in your pants until your married and perhaps, just perhaps the honor killing freaks will miss you? Just a thought.. Reply
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