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Originally posted by sad_eyed_lady
Wednesday the Taliban called on the Afghans to take revenge against the Americans for this anti-Mohammed movie.
Originally posted by sad_eyed_lady
Our troops need to get of of Afghanistan right now! This movie debacle is going to get them slaughtered.
Originally posted by sad_eyed_lady
I have a bad feeling that there will be no resolution to this situation. The Muslims do not want an apology. They want those responsible for this movie to be held accountable. Since they cannot make this happen, they are exacting punishment by killing as many Americans as possible. Sorry to say: "Where will it end?" I don't see this vengeance ever being satisfied.
Originally posted by bigfatfurrytexan
reply to post by sealing
I don't blame the person who exercises their right to free speech, even if that speech is unsavory. "While I do not agree with what you say, I will defend to the death your right to say it".
I cannot help small minded and insecure people who constantly feel that the world is attacking them and their religion. But I certainly can help someone who has spoken their mind and is now under threat of death for it. Even if that person is a total a-hole.
While growing up the phrase "Sticks and stones may break my bones" was a popular lesson taught to us by our elders. It would seem to be a good lesson to export to a few Middle Eastern nations.edit on 12-9-2012 by bigfatfurrytexan because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by sealing
Originally posted by bigfatfurrytexan
reply to post by sealing
I don't blame the person who exercises their right to free speech, even if that speech is unsavory. "While I do not agree with what you say, I will defend to the death your right to say it".
I cannot help small minded and insecure people who constantly feel that the world is attacking them and their religion. But I certainly can help someone who has spoken their mind and is now under threat of death for it. Even if that person is a total a-hole.
While growing up the phrase "Sticks and stones may break my bones" was a popular lesson taught to us by our elders. It would seem to be a good lesson to export to a few Middle Eastern nations.edit on 12-9-2012 by bigfatfurrytexan because: (no reason given)
No I'm totally with u Texan (I'm a Texan too)
It's just the idea of going to a hornets nest and shaking it up.
Why now? Freedom of speech is the best thing we got going for us.
I agree with their right to do it. But the motive is suspect in my opinion.
Sam Bacile and his friends made it to incite the kind of response it got.
Originally posted by bigfatfurrytexan
This is the hypocrisy of the Muslim approach. They demand that we acknowledge their culture, etc, and show it respect. In return, however, they refuse to do the same for us. Not only is it asinine to think and entire 300 million people are responsible for the speech of a few individuals, but they also believe that we should stifle a core of our own culture: free speech.
Perhaps if they do not appreciate our free speech, they should ignore what we say? In this way we can have them feeling that their religion isn't under attack, and we can continue exercising our free speech.
Otherwise, there is no end game other than annhilation. We will not stifle free speech, they will not ignore our free speech and will want to fight about it. It isn't provocation to say something unless you tap them on the shoulder before you say it.
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