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originally posted by: Scaevola
a reply to: thesmokingman
Not really....I mean, I am sure these 3 men do not speak for the entire Muslim religion....
Yes, but I am sure these cartoons were not about the entire Muslim religion. They were always aimed at the extremists.
originally posted by: thesmokingman
originally posted by: Scaevola
a reply to: thesmokingman
Not really....I mean, I am sure these 3 men do not speak for the entire Muslim religion....
Yes, but I am sure these cartoons were not about the entire Muslim religion. They were always aimed at the extremists.
No, they were aimed at their God.
originally posted by: thesaneone
originally posted by: thesmokingman
originally posted by: Scaevola
a reply to: thesmokingman
Not really....I mean, I am sure these 3 men do not speak for the entire Muslim religion....
Yes, but I am sure these cartoons were not about the entire Muslim religion. They were always aimed at the extremists.
No, they were aimed at their God.
I thought mohammad was a prophet not a God?
originally posted by: eletheia
originally posted by: kamatty
I belive freedom of speech and bulling are 2 differnet things, yes you are free to say what you like to anyone, if you choose to use your freedom of speech to make someones life hell you are a bully, a bully uses his freeedom of speech for hateful reasons.
I belive they are not the same but one is used by the other.
An instance >>>>
You are overweight. I could sugar coat it, but I come straight out
and say you're fat (because its a fact) You know its true, but you
still take offense. Would you consider I have been verbally bullying
OR exercising my right to freedom of speech?? There was no intent
just a statement of fact
Seems to me there's a very fine line..... mostly how the recepiant
takes it.
originally posted by: ketsuko
a reply to: Krazysh0t
However, I find it very disturbing that you can have your entire life destroyed for holding a private opinion that is unpopular. How many of us at ATS would be similarly crucified in the court of public opinion and stand to lose everything?
Was there any evidence that his opinions caused him to treat his players or associates in an unfair manner in his business dealings? If not, then however unsavory, his opinions remained just that - his opinions. But it seems these days they are enough to get you fired. Look at the Mozilla CEO and now the Atlanta Fire Chief who have suffered similar fates for similar unpopular opinions. Did those opinions color how they handled their professional life? If there is no evidence of it, then there should be no repercussions for holding unpopular opinions, and any actions taken because of them is only bullying done by the public PC police to attempt to enforce "correct" thought on everyone.
originally posted by: FlySolo
a reply to: Jamie1
Tyranny? It's called taking the higher road. What's wrong with you people sometimes? You know how many times I've had to keep my mouth shut and put my hands in my pocket for the bigger picture?
Real power is not executing your right but the ability choose not to execute your right That's where the power is. Not the other way around. Oh people, so much growing and learning to do. It's a shame
originally posted by: thesmokingman
originally posted by: Scaevola
a reply to: thesmokingman
Not really....I mean, I am sure these 3 men do not speak for the entire Muslim religion....
Yes, but I am sure these cartoons were not about the entire Muslim religion. They were always aimed at the extremists.
No, they were aimed at their God.
originally posted by: FlySolo
a reply to: Jamie1
Chuckle: did you read what you said?
Everyone on ATS is angry. Making threads about the Muhammad challenge is angry. You're angry. Who has the power now? Still can't see it I suppose.
originally posted by: eletheia
originally posted by: kamatty
I belive freedom of speech and bulling are 2 differnet things, yes you are free to say what you like to anyone, if you choose to use your freedom of speech to make someones life hell you are a bully, a bully uses his freeedom of speech for hateful reasons.
I belive they are not the same but one is used by the other.
An instance >>>>
You are overweight. I could sugar coat it, but I come straight out
and say you're fat (because its a fact) You know its true, but you
still take offense. Would you consider I have been verbally bullying
OR exercising my right to freedom of speech?? There was no intent
just a statement of fact
Seems to me there's a very fine line..... mostly how the recepiant
takes it.
originally posted by: thesmokingman
You can say whatever you want, just be ready to accept the repercussions of said speech.