The EDL are a bunch of thugs masquerading under the guise of a 'political organisation'.

If this "protest" is speculative then we need to send the message loud and clear before they confirm their plans:

You are not welcome here, we don't want you or your racist, intolerant and vicious views in our town.

Their brand of gangsterism and violence has no place in Aylesbury, which for years has been growing into a strong multi-ethnic and thriving community. We need to unite to make this unambiguously clear.

Firstly just to confirm it wasn't me who said the above quotes - that was a quote extracted from their website. I have no affiliation with the EDL and my interest in the issue has only been sparked by the paper's inflammatory reporting.
I do however believe it is hardly surprising that an organisation that seems to represent an "anti muslim extremist" view point would include people from many parts of society including football hooligans.
I also think its hardly surprising that BNP and National front members agree with the EDL viewpoint in some form. I would also comment that many National Front supporters and BNP supporters also support football teams, and also go shopping in tescos. That does not mean that all Football supporters and all people who go shopping in tescos have the same views as the National Front does it???? Attempting to tarnish the name of one moderate organisation with the views of some subsets of that group makes me believe that you have some alterior motive? And as someone who had no interest in the EDL makes me want to know more that you are trying so hard to keep me away from this by spreading this pathetic rhetoric?
Did the picture of the EDL on the front page of the Bucks Herald not contain people of various race? Maybe my copy was a bit blurred but it appeared to me to contain various races..
It does not surprise me again that there are more hardcore elements who support or follow the EDL, the very nature of the issue would draw those people toward it. That does not mean that there is not an element of good in what the organisation stands for.
The EDL says on their website they also believe that a lack of second generation Muslims running mosques is contributing to the radicalisation of muslims in the UK. What is wrong with that?
If you have something useful to say please post but simply trying to tarnisg the name is a bit weak...

Apparently my comment about the Aylesbury man arrested in connection with the EDL fracas in Edinburgh has just been removed. Well, here are the facts
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/8529206.stm
What's going on Bucks Herald? - you make a big play on free speech, then you edit out the truth.

Is there any reason the online poll as to whether the EDL should be allowed to protest in Aylesbury has been removed, or is my browser playing up again?

I think the rhetoric is all coming from you, johnnie 5. I'm simply supplying some facts. Other people will judge for themselves who has the ulterior motive.

why not let them march , last time i looked it was still is a free country (watch this get removed by the BH) fully agree with Mari , where is the Poll ????? ...last time i looked over 70% of voters were in favour of the march .... is it me or are the BH playing selective viewing ???

It seems that with the editorial that the Bucks Herald gave that they have already made up their minds.

It interesting that when you read something you know some thing about (even a little) it is often twisted or glammed up, so many articles are just copied/pasted from Thames Valley Police press page its a joke!

I am not involved in EDL myself at all, but I have a friend who is and a work colleague (dont know each other) - they are the most relaxed, nice family men you could meet, never been in trouble with anyone or police in their life, they have good jobs and kids and tell me their is a element of people who seem hellbent on tarnishing their reputation and dont believe in their core values but simply attend demostrations to cause trouble, sadly the root protesting cause gets forgotten. I have never read such a biased editorial view as this - knowing a little about it just confirms my view that this paper is losing its way. As for removing the online poll - just comical. I make no apoligies if my spelling is way off just typing this on Blackberry but at least I can spell Aylesbury - check their picture of the EDL logo!!