Soxbadger Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 For those unaware Charlie Hebdo a french satirical newspaper published "offensive" images of Mohammad. There are now fears that there will be attacks against french interests due to this. Some newspapers are suggesting that the images were Islamophobic and should not have been printed. Im personally getting pretty annoyed with this, because I strongly believe that everyone has the right to say and believe what they want. We just can not let terror change things. I just do not understand how any media outlet could even remotely tolerate this type of intimidation. Freedom has a cost, and sometimes there will be consequences to allowing people to say whatever they want. Reminds me of the South Park episode where they could not even show Mohammad after 9/11 (people forget Mohammad was at one point part of the Super Friends and was on tv http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_E6zoUJzvU). Its not Islamophobia, its freedom. And when another culture, society, country, person, threatens your freedom, you fight back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Sep 19, 2012 -> 12:49 PM) For those unaware Charlie Hebdo a french satirical newspaper published "offensive" images of Mohammad. There are now fears that there will be attacks against french interests due to this. Some newspapers are suggesting that the images were Islamophobic and should not have been printed. Im personally getting pretty annoyed with this, because I strongly believe that everyone has the right to say and believe what they want. We just can not let terror change things. I just do not understand how any media outlet could even remotely tolerate this type of intimidation. Freedom has a cost, and sometimes there will be consequences to allowing people to say whatever they want. Reminds me of the South Park episode where they could not even show Mohammad after 9/11 (people forget Mohammad was at one point part of the Super Friends and was on tv http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_E6zoUJzvU). Its not Islamophobia, its freedom. And when another culture, society, country, person, threatens your freedom, you fight back. This is France we are talking about, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddy Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Sep 19, 2012 -> 11:51 AM) This is France we are talking about, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I agree with everything here except I'm curious about one phrase...what do you mean by "Fight back"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Sep 19, 2012 -> 12:49 PM) For those unaware Charlie Hebdo a french satirical newspaper published "offensive" images of Mohammad. There are now fears that there will be attacks against french interests due to this. Some newspapers are suggesting that the images were Islamophobic and should not have been printed. Im personally getting pretty annoyed with this, because I strongly believe that everyone has the right to say and believe what they want. We just can not let terror change things. I just do not understand how any media outlet could even remotely tolerate this type of intimidation. Freedom has a cost, and sometimes there will be consequences to allowing people to say whatever they want. Reminds me of the South Park episode where they could not even show Mohammad after 9/11 (people forget Mohammad was at one point part of the Super Friends and was on tv http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_E6zoUJzvU). Its not Islamophobia, its freedom. And when another culture, society, country, person, threatens your freedom, you fight back. We are on the same page. People die because of our freedoms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 19, 2012 -> 12:59 PM) I agree with everything here except I'm curious about one phrase...what do you mean by "Fight back"? We dont give into fear and we draw cartoons of Mohammad and treat their religion the same way we treat every religion. They get no special treatment because they are trying to scare us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Sep 19, 2012 -> 02:04 PM) We dont give into fear and we draw cartoons of Mohammad and treat their religion the same way we treat every religion. They get no special treatment because they are trying to scare us. I'm content with that, can we apply the same "No special treatment" line to Christianity as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 19, 2012 -> 01:12 PM) I'm content with that, can we apply the same "No special treatment" line to Christianity as well? Yes but not Jews. According to the Old Testament they are the chosen people so I dont want to f*** with that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexSoxFan#1 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 NSFW If you are easily offended, don't click on the link, it's the Onion but the image will offend some religious folk. You've been warned http://www.theonion.com/articles/no-one-mu...is-image,29553/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 Jewish people cant get tattoos that image is offensive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexSoxFan#1 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Sep 19, 2012 -> 02:03 PM) Jewish people cant get tattoos that image is offensive! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 19, 2012 -> 01:12 PM) I'm content with that, can we apply the same "No special treatment" line to Christianity as well? When has Jesus ever been protected like Muhammad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Sep 19, 2012 -> 02:28 PM) When has Jesus ever been protected like Muhammad? I don't know about you, but after seeing what the NY Times published about Jesus having a wife, I am going to attack an embassy or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Sep 19, 2012 -> 12:13 PM) Yes but not Jews. According to the Old Testament they are the chosen people so I dont want to f*** with that! this post also literally made me lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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