Toilets to face away from Mecca for 2012 Olympics London

Another example of extent of superstition that has creeped into the psyche of our people:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1061051/Londons-Olympic-Park-toilets-turn-away-Mecca-respect-Islamic-law.html

"Toilet facilities are being built at London's Olympic Park so Muslims will not have to face Mecca while sitting on the loo.

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Last year, thousands of pounds of taxpayers' money was used to ensure toilets at Brixton prison in London did not offend Islamic law."

I personally don't blame those who end up believing in this since ignorance is widespread, but the so-called scholars who advocate and/or tolerate this sort of nonsensical behavior should be smacked upside down over their heads.