When a number of Citizens of a Country feel that their Goverment is treating them differently from other citizens because of their Religion or Ethnic origins then I would have to say that those Citizens deserve to have their concerns addressed and the Goverment in question be made to examine it's behaviour and it's religious and racial profiling agenda.
What British Muslims are asking for is fair and equal treatment. It is their right as British Citizens.
I do not see this request as blackmail at all. I see this as a very genuine attempt to engage the British government in a meaningful dialogue on these very serious issues.
My hope is that the British Goverment will respond in a positive manner.

Regards to you, Stigweard.
Jude