Now, listening to religious fanatics is an unfortunate aspect of a politicians job. But when those politicians repeat their sentiments, they really do want to that theocracy.
Whereas, in the UK, there are mullahs who hate homosexuals and even want Sharia law. Politicians, such as Ken Livingstone, play politics and occasionally welcome them. The politicians say nice things to them, the media sneer but the Muslims feel less estranged. Everyone's happy but nothing changes. 'Nuff said.