Spanish Imam Prays for ‘Destruction of Jews’ Near Madrid

[Aerows]

57. I'd like to think that many people

on DU see beyond the prism of homophobia, racism, bigotry and anti-Semitism when they make arguments.

Many of us on DU have been targets of all of them, so it wears a bit thin when a discussion breaks down into nothing but "You hate ____ because you disagree with me" - or worse "You hate ____ because you disagree with a particular policy or politician."

That's a one-sided discussion.

No one gains anything from it.

I'll step up to the plate. I disagree with Netanyahu and his actions/policies in Gaza. Does that mean I want the dissolution of Israel, destruction of Jews and every other foul thing said by radical Islamic clerics?

If you are an absolutist, sure. That is exactly what I said.

Sane discussion would simply say "Oh, Aerows disagrees with Netanyahu and isn't calling for the murder of all Jewish people in Israel." Much like "Oh, Aerows disagrees with George Bush and isn't calling for the murder of all Americans and the dissolution of the United States."

Too much hyperbole gets thrown around to the point where it is irrational.