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In reply to the discussion: Not liking an offensive movie is not an excuse to riot and kill people. [View all]coalition_unwilling
(14,180 posts)said you were engaging in racism, although I did say your use of the word 'vermin' came perilously close to out-and-out racism.
My point was that your use of the word 'vermin' referred to people (Muslims), just like the Nazi's use of that same word referred to people (Jews). IOW, you are dehumanizing people, just as the Nazis did. And no amount of slapping yourself on the back for not being a racist, narrowly defined, can wish that little annoying fact away, try as you might.
I note you never did answer my question about the NLF attacking the U.S. embassy in Saigon during Tet '68. No doubt, in your mind, the forces who attacked the embassy then were also 'vermin.' But here's a free clue for you: if the NLF who attacked the U.S. embassy were not 'vermin' but the Libyans who attacked the U.S.embassy are 'vermin,' you can see how the 'racism' tag might start to come into play. Or maybe not. OTOH, if you consider that both groups of embassy attackers were and\or are 'vermin,' then you're setting yourself firmly in the tradition of a long line of Western imperialists with all the racist baggage that carries. But don't let me stop you, since I'm already 'behind.'