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In reply to the discussion: If your response to terror is "Yeah that was awful, but here is a hundred reason why the victims [View all]randys1
(16,286 posts)51. Are you saying ALL Muslims consider it hate speech? I mean I guess that could be true the same
way Christians think almost any criticism of them and their bible is also, but that doesnt mean they support violence toward the speech, right?
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If your response to terror is "Yeah that was awful, but here is a hundred reason why the victims [View all]
Kurska
Jan 2015
OP
sorry, not meant to trick you. I haven't read this, except by a troll or 2 and thank you MIRT
uppityperson
Jan 2015
#8
It's like saying "yeah, it's horrible that she was raped, but her skirt WAS very short" (nt)
Nye Bevan
Jan 2015
#9
I think there's a distinct difference between saying "it's like..." and "they've said.."
LanternWaste
Jan 2015
#32
Are you saying ALL Muslims consider it hate speech? I mean I guess that could be true the same
randys1
Jan 2015
#51
Well they aren't separate when they are being discussed together, are they?
Warren Stupidity
Jan 2015
#21
I don't understand the 'freedom of speech vs. hate speech' part. In the US at least, it is not
kelly1mm
Jan 2015
#24
Then I supose I am confused. What legitimate discussion is to be had involving 'hate speech vs.
kelly1mm
Jan 2015
#33
Ok - thanks for the clarification. I think I was hung up on the 'vs.' too. Thanks again! nt
kelly1mm
Jan 2015
#38
Do you justify the murders of thousands of innocents in our oil wars? n/t
whatchamacallit
Jan 2015
#13
The Internet Armed Camp Syndrome. No nuances or deviation allowed, pick a side and fire away.
Fred Sanders
Jan 2015
#42
In every case in which Muslim terrorists have been asked about their motivations,
Maedhros
Jan 2015
#43