Blair Is Seeking to Curb Radicals Who Preach Hate

NYT reported Prime Minister Tony Blair promised new measures on Friday to close down mosques and bar or deport clerics deemed to be fostering hatred and violence, bringing Britain's antiterrorism policy more into line with some of its neighbors' and answering critics who say the country has sheltered Islamic extremists for years. He also said two Islamic organizations would be banned. A global list would be drawn up of people "whose activities or views pose a threat to Britain's security," and they would be kept out of Britain. "Let no one be in any doubt," he said at a news conference. "The rules of the game are changing." Mr. Blair's announcement was immediately condemned by Muslim groups here

Why would they condem it. Are they saying that violence and killing is a necessary part of Islam?

, who warned that the moves would be seen as "dangerous" and discriminatory, driving Muslim radicals underground just weeks after July 7,

Then the moderate, peaceful Muslims need to keep an eye on the underground activities and keep the police informed.

when four bombers attacked London's transportation system and killed 56 people, including themselves. A second attack followed on July 21 but caused no casualties.