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That is absolutely not what I am saying. I am saying that there have been people killed for exactly this type of thing, and that she should not be surprised at
by philk 16y ago
That is absolutely not what I am saying. I am saying that there have been people killed for exactly this type of thing, and that she should not be surprised at the outcome of her cartoon since that is what she was being told would happen.
It is peoples' own choice if they want to heed this or not. I personally would avoid angering a group any group of murderous extremists, no matter their religious affiliation.
I might be crazy but to me that reads as "people should just avoid doing anything that could possibly offend extremist muslims".
- blhack 16y agoThis has absolutely nothing to do with Islam and everything to do with choosing your battles.
- chc 16y agoMore like "People should expect extremist Muslims to react the same way as always if they do something that is likely to offend extremist Muslims." If you're unafraid of the extremists' reactions, go ahead. You should know to expect it, though. Similarly, if you want to leave your laptop on a park bench and walk away, that's your prerogative, but you should know the possible consequences.
- blahedo 16y agoAnd if you wear a short skirt you shouldn't be surprised if you get raped? I mean, seriously, we've been down this road before. It's not a pretty place.
- uxp 16y agoI think Ryan is trying to say "people should just avoid doing anything that could possibly offend extremists, if they don't want to have death threats put upon their life" Which is pretty common sense... If you don't want to be hated, then don't commit hurtful and damnit actions. The political argument is whether citizens of other countries, specifically western countries like the United States, should respect other countries who have a clear majority religion that isn't necessarily Christianity.