TV's Frink said:

"Sounds like" is not the same as "is."

Thank you, Fink.

Yeah, I've accused absolutely nobody of being racist.

Racism is a form of intolerance toward those who are different. What you guys are demonstrating is a form of intolerance. I'm the guy here who speaks out pretty harshly against Islam and takes flak for it. I understand where you guys are coming from, and I clearly see the dangers of fundamental Islam and much of the baggage it carries. But sheer intolerance of that religion will get you nowhere, and only makes matter worse. There are a lot of fantastic people who happen to be Muslims that are very fond of and attached to their faith who only wish to work and make a living in our countries.

Complaining about street signs in Spanish/Arabic and bitching about them not knowing your language just feels petty to me. Pick your battles. A stance against the enforcement of backwards stone age fundamentalism is more than reasonable. Getting worked up over people living in your country who don't know English (GASP!), feels more intolerant than anything else. It is a minor inconvenience to you perhaps, in the likely rare event you find yourself needing to talk to one of them, but it has got to be many times worse for them. Living in London without knowing English has got to be really difficult. Is their lack of English proficiency really genuinely harming you in any way?