Ann Coulter recognized this years ago:

from Slander, pp. 5-6; published June 2002

Liberals hate America, they hate flag-wavers, they hate abortion opponents, they hate all religions except Islam, post 9/11. Even Islamic terrorists don't hate America like liberals do. They don't have the energy. If they had that much energy, they'd have indoor plumbing by now."

With the debate of freedom of speech aside, the bottom line is, those are quite offensive. I can't understand why someone would not have a problem with insulting/offending a people's way of life that is perfectly legitimate. It goes a bit beyond 'satire' you have to admit.

Just because Christians don't complain when their religion is insulted, or more accurately, you don't hear as much about it, it doesn't mean it doesn't happen, and it doesn't mean that Muslims should just stand back and let it happen.

I am against just complaining and causing a noise though. I believe that the truth and thus justice is easily accesible and all these matters need is an impartial half an hour discussion between the 'two sides', the Muslims will state their case that if they believe is legitimate will be able to prove that it is, and vice versa. Everyone needs to trust and talk to each other.

Originally posted by djohnsto77
Ann Coulter recognized this years ago:

from Slander, pp. 5-6; published June 2002

Liberals hate America, they hate flag-wavers, they hate abortion opponents, they hate all religions except Islam, post 9/11. Even Islamic terrorists don't hate America like liberals do. They don't have the energy. If they had that much energy, they'd have indoor plumbing by now."

don't quote ann coulter, she's also the one that said we bomb mecca. that's definately going to help us out a lot...

oh yeah those are hilarious
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HaHa, the one with the eyes blanked out is classic

The Aladin style swordsman one's pretty funny too, i love stereotypes

I can see why this would be offensive if it was published day after day, but once or twice every now and then would be acceptable in my book.

There was a cracker in the UK Metro today, it had the oil depot smoke cloud in the background and in the foreground was the UK Kyoto Co2 emissions target in a bin

Wish I could find a pic of it!

Liberals hate America, they hate flag-wavers, they hate abortion opponents, they hate all religions except Islam, post 9/11. Even Islamic terrorists don't hate America like liberals do. They don't have the energy. If they had that much energy, they'd have indoor plumbing by now."

Well, Ms. Coulter has it all wrong. She complains of liberals yet espouses racial, prejudiced, statements that have really no direct correlation to anything.

The poor girl needs to get off of whatever she is riding, and get real.

Anyone who listens and heeds her hate speech needs to visit a psychological center.

This liberal is a veteran, loves America, loves GOD, and dislikes Ann Coulter.

Nuff said.

Those that feel the need to poke fun at Islam need to understand that unlike Christians who will pray for you, They will find you and... well, I think you know what I mean. Some people are just risk takers. We have a scripture in our Bible that says "what you sow, you reap".

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Originally posted by sal88
Just because Christians don't complain when their religion is insulted, or more accurately, you don't hear as much about it, it doesn't mean it doesn't happen, and it doesn't mean that Muslims should just stand back and let it happen.

thats because christians are called radical fundamentalists who are against freedom of speach when we complain of such things, while the muslims are just "defending their faith." the point is the double standard you just confirmed with that comment.

their must be ten active threads here right now that attack christianity, but islam is perfectly ok....forget the fact that in most christian dominated countries, islam is openly allowed, but in most islamic countries it is against the law to openly worship christ. how about that double standard?

[edit on 23-12-2005 by snafu7700]

I so wish people would just lighten up! There is no law that says that I must show respect for anyone's thoughts, actions, opinions or religion.

I like Carlos Mencia. He pokes fun at everyone equally!

I make some pretty radical, racial, sexist comments in the privacy of my home, though, that I would never print in a paper or say in public, because I know my audience (my husband) will understand and not be offended.

I don't like it when people set out to offend a certain group of people, but I also think many people are just waiting for something that they can be offended by. I see nothing requiring an investigation in these cartoons! Please!

So drawing a picture of Mohammed (just a picture) is incorrect....but having family guy poking fun at Jesus and that sort of blasphemy is OK??! F-that bull#, I'll draw Muhammed with his underpants on and nobody will stop me.

Originally posted by snafu7700
thats because christians are called radical fundamentalists who are against freedom of speach when we complain of such things, while the muslims are just "defending their faith." the point is the double standard you just confirmed with that comment.

So you're saying that Christians who complain are condemned but Muslims aren't? Do you have any evidence to support that? I have never had that impression.

their must be ten active threads here right now that attack christianity, but islam is perfectly ok

ATS definitely has plenty of threads that slate Islam.

....forget the fact that in most christian dominated countries, islam is openly allowed, but in most islamic countries it is against the law to openly worship christ. how about that double standard?

A bit too general you have to admit. That aside though, what difference does that make?
Are you saying we should treat people based on what their so called 'people' do to our so called 'people' when they actually have not commited those actions.
Or were you saying that Islam is actually intolerant of anything foreign and therefore we should not be tolerant of those who follow the religion? If so then I have to tell you that Islam and those who follow it do respect the rights of the people.

Unfortunalty that is what our world is comming to, where if you try and poke fun at people, they get mad. Its called a Political Cartoon. They are meant to be funny and oke fun at things. I see no need for this to be investigated. Its like a saying I heard once, "Right now in the world, if you try to hold a White race rally, even if you mean no harm, you are going to be labeled a racist. But at the same time if any other race group holds a race rally, they are not considered racist, but people speaking their minds. It just goes to show you how Politicaly Correct the dumbass people have become."
I can not remember who said it, but I thought it showed an example of the double standard our world faces.

Originally posted by snafu7700

Originally posted by sal88
Just because Christians don't complain when their religion is insulted, or more accurately, you don't hear as much about it, it doesn't mean it doesn't happen, and it doesn't mean that Muslims should just stand back and let it happen.

thats because christians are called radical fundamentalists who are against freedom of speach when we complain of such things, while the muslims are just "defending their faith." the point is the double standard you just confirmed with that comment.

their must be ten active threads here right now that attack christianity, but islam is perfectly ok....forget the fact that in most christian dominated countries, islam is openly allowed, but in most islamic countries it is against the law to openly worship christ. how about that double standard?

[edit on 23-12-2005 by snafu7700]

Yep, I have to wonder why, all those posters who have to repeat every false doctrine used to attack Christianity (regardless of how often they're corrected) haven't jumped on this one to tell Moslems how "foolish" and "blindly lead" they are to believe in their faith and mock them mercilously, when the topic is laughing at religion?

Is it because they hate God and really do think Christianity is the true faith or are they just scared of having to go to ground like Salmin Rushdie.

I made the point in another post that in Australia we're known for our irreverant humour, no one faith was exempt from being laughed at, and we were also famous for all getting on. Then all this "protect the sensativity of the Islamics" garbage got pushed on us from the ruling elite and well, we end up with riots in Sydney.

I still think it's hard to hate and kill people you laugh with and I think Australia's irreverance proved it and the new laws that make it and offence to laugh at, about and with each other, prove it more.

I also think the most "peacefull" "religion" was "everyone can give and take a 'serve' ". R.I.P. the Australian Way.

[edit on 23-12-2005 by suzy ryan]

People are afraid and especially virulent against what they know to be true. Schopenhaur discovered that tactic of the human mind in the 19th century. People hate Christianity because deep inside they know it's basic tenets to be true. Ever wonder why so much false info (in particular shallow stuff) get's out so quickly on Christianity? There's why. Also I think it's hypocritical for muslims to make absurd demands such as not wanting westerners to depict Mohammed in Western newspapers when they behead all Muslims who convert to other religions in their countries (or at least make them second class citizens).

Does any know if Islam has had any prophets after Muhammand ? I am a Christian, and I don't think all Islamics are bent on killing. But they have their scripture and I just wanted to know if it is subject to revelation by a prphet or council etc.

Fromabove