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originally posted by: andy06shake
a reply to: OtherSideOfTheCoin
"Right, do you know when you post crap like this you just make everyone who is anti-Trump look like morons"
So common sense equates to moronic these days? LoL
Thing is that's probobly on the nose OtherSideOfTheCoin.
What can i say, i simply call it how i see it.
This thread is about whether the main stream media outlets that posts such pictures are going too far by showing such pictures. And...should they be held liable if some nut job tries to assassinate him based on a picture he saw.
originally posted by: MrBuddy
I will state this again:
I didn't make this thread to be critical of one "side" or the other. If the President was a Democrat, I would feel the same way.
This thread is about whether the main stream media outlets that posts such pictures are going too far by showing such pictures. And...should they be held liable if some nut job tries to assassinate him based on a picture he saw.
originally posted by: OtherSideOfTheCoin
originally posted by: MrBuddy
I will state this again:
I didn't make this thread to be critical of one "side" or the other. If the President was a Democrat, I would feel the same way.
This thread is about whether the main stream media outlets that posts such pictures are going too far by showing such pictures. And...should they be held liable if some nut job tries to assassinate him based on a picture he saw.
So lets turn this on its head.
Should the media be aloud to publish pictures of the prophet Mohammad taking a turd.... pretty offensive just over 1 billion people on the planet.
OK.... should the media show pictures of carnage in the aftermath of a earthquake....some might feel a little queasy after that.
Ohhh what about those violent video games?
You get the point I am making, its about freedom of speech, freedom of the press. They are in no way liable if some moron walks out and tried to kill Trump because they were triggered by a picture they saw in the press.
originally posted by: MrBuddy
originally posted by: OtherSideOfTheCoin
originally posted by: MrBuddy
I will state this again:
I didn't make this thread to be critical of one "side" or the other. If the President was a Democrat, I would feel the same way.
This thread is about whether the main stream media outlets that posts such pictures are going too far by showing such pictures. And...should they be held liable if some nut job tries to assassinate him based on a picture he saw.
So lets turn this on its head.
Should the media be aloud to publish pictures of the prophet Mohammad taking a turd.... pretty offensive just over 1 billion people on the planet.
OK.... should the media show pictures of carnage in the aftermath of a earthquake....some might feel a little queasy after that.
Ohhh what about those violent video games?
You get the point I am making, its about freedom of speech, freedom of the press. They are in no way liable if some moron walks out and tried to kill Trump because they were triggered by a picture they saw in the press.
I think that putting the President of the United States, insinuating violence against him or her, is on a far higher scale than showing pictures of things that have happened as an act of "God" or showing someone taking a dump.
These pictures aren't offensive in the same way. These pictures show a President in the crosshairs of a weapon...far different than your examples.
originally posted by: CriticalStinker
a reply to: MrBuddy
This thread is about whether the main stream media outlets that posts such pictures are going too far by showing such pictures. And...should they be held liable if some nut job tries to assassinate him based on a picture he saw.
When has anyone been liable for a lunatic doing anything based off of a picture? Go on to Google and you can find an image of anything you want. Should we go on their and start charging anyone who puts up distasteful images?
originally posted by: OtherSideOfTheCoin
originally posted by: MrBuddy
originally posted by: OtherSideOfTheCoin
originally posted by: MrBuddy
I will state this again:
I didn't make this thread to be critical of one "side" or the other. If the President was a Democrat, I would feel the same way.
This thread is about whether the main stream media outlets that posts such pictures are going too far by showing such pictures. And...should they be held liable if some nut job tries to assassinate him based on a picture he saw.
So lets turn this on its head.
Should the media be aloud to publish pictures of the prophet Mohammad taking a turd.... pretty offensive just over 1 billion people on the planet.
OK.... should the media show pictures of carnage in the aftermath of a earthquake....some might feel a little queasy after that.
Ohhh what about those violent video games?
You get the point I am making, its about freedom of speech, freedom of the press. They are in no way liable if some moron walks out and tried to kill Trump because they were triggered by a picture they saw in the press.
I think that putting the President of the United States, insinuating violence against him or her, is on a far higher scale than showing pictures of things that have happened as an act of "God" or showing someone taking a dump.
These pictures aren't offensive in the same way. These pictures show a President in the crosshairs of a weapon...far different than your examples.
Ahhh ok then so what you are saying is that its ok to show a picture of the God of over 1 billion people taking a turn when in their faith that is basically the highest of insults.....but.... you're not ok with showing picture of Trump with crosshairs over him?
hmmmm....
You might want to get a little bit more consistent with your arguments there buddy.
originally posted by: OtherSideOfTheCoin
a reply to: MrBuddy
I'm not saying that it COULD happen...only that it seems possible in todays climate.
Well theres a oxymoron for ya'll!
originally posted by: andy06shake
a reply to: OtherSideOfTheCoin
Im well aware of what "in the crosshairs" pertains to in this instance. LoL
Trumps continued existence can only equate to other peoples misery, its a given really.
And as to your claim that "some might be more moved by words than pictures." well don't pictures paint a thousand words?
originally posted by: OtherSideOfTheCoin
a reply to: MrBuddy
The problem though with that is that its not inciting violence.
Its a very common metaphoric phrase, under the crosshairs, meaning under intense scrutiny, often accompanied by a picture of said individual under the crosshairs as a visual metaphor. It is in no way intended to or implying any kind of violence.
I get the feeling we might have to agree to disagree on this one....