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Taunting of Muslims a form of fanaticism
San Jose Mercury News ^ | 1/25/15 | Waheed Siddiqee

Posted on 01/25/2015 8:39:09 AM PST by artichokegrower

Taunting of Muslims a form of fanaticism

The satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo has published yet another new cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad (Page 8A, Jan. 18). Supposedly, the purpose is to taunt the so-called Muslim fanatics and to show that the sacred right of free expression will not be compromised. These cartoonists are going overboard. They know that every time a cartoon about the Prophet Muhammad is published, the feelings of more than a billion Muslims are hurt, there are protest demonstrations all over the Muslim world, some fanatics resort to violence, almost always some human lives are lost, and a deep anger against the West results. Wouldn't it be sensible and thoughtful to show respect to the Muslim world and avoid making blatant fun of their prophet, whom they so deeply and dearly love? Keeping on insisting on the right of free expression without any regard to the known and tragic consequences is also a kind of fanaticism.

Waheed Siddiqee

Sunnyvale

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: charliehebdocartoons; pershingtreatment; radicalislam
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Letter to the editor in today's San Jose Mercury News. Welcome to America Waheed. Now please read our Constitution. We will show respect for the Muslim world once they show respect and tolerance towards other religions, women, governments, and on and on. By the way don't threaten us with tragic consequences.
1 posted on 01/25/2015 8:39:09 AM PST by artichokegrower
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To: artichokegrower
Hit the road, Waheed.

Take your virgins with ya...

2 posted on 01/25/2015 8:41:17 AM PST by Eric in the Ozarks (Rip it out by the roots.)
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To: artichokegrower

The fact that Muslims riot and murder over a cartoon — is reason enough to keep publishing it.


3 posted on 01/25/2015 8:41:50 AM PST by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
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To: artichokegrower

Just wait until the next attack by Islamic terrorists on this nation, Waheed. Let’s just put it this way. Keep your suitcase packed and cash in your pocket.

A fed up American.


4 posted on 01/25/2015 8:43:23 AM PST by txrefugee
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To: artichokegrower
Substitute the word "Christian" for "Muslim" and "Jesus Christ" for "Mohammed" and then reread the piece. And then ask yourself why this same article was published 20 years ago when it was fashionable to degrade Christianity in the most obscene ways imaginable?

Zero credibility, guys. ZERO.

5 posted on 01/25/2015 8:44:08 AM PST by IronJack
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To: artichokegrower

Yet, the taunting of US Christians and Conservatives is completely normal; indeed, it is actively encouraged by the Democrat Party.


6 posted on 01/25/2015 8:44:12 AM PST by Arm_Bears (Rope. Tree. Politician. Some assembly required.)
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To: artichokegrower
whaeed..the sitar playing mooselim?

could this guy be HINDI?

if so he should know better

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7 posted on 01/25/2015 8:45:21 AM PST by MeshugeMikey ("Never, Never, Never, Give Up," Winston Churchill ><>)
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To: artichokegrower

The Quran offends me.


8 posted on 01/25/2015 8:46:24 AM PST by Excellence (Marine mom since April 11, 2014)
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To: Arm_Bears

I sincerely doubt that a billion Muslims can even read a cartoon.


9 posted on 01/25/2015 8:46:43 AM PST by angry elephant (Endangered species in Seattle)
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To: artichokegrower

I guess I’m just an old, unrepentant fanatic.


10 posted on 01/25/2015 8:46:50 AM PST by Graybeard58 ( For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.)
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To: artichokegrower

IOW, don’t make us hurt you.


11 posted on 01/25/2015 8:48:49 AM PST by Slings and Arrows ("Ragnarok" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L5nD7-qsEw)
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Weakness invites aggression.

Time for Mohammed to grow some skin.

12 posted on 01/25/2015 8:49:55 AM PST by chris37 (heartless)
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Taunting? Sheesh.

What’s worse? Head-chopping or taunting? Muzzle skin is thinner than Obamas. Er, wait a sec...


13 posted on 01/25/2015 8:51:12 AM PST by ProtectOurFreedom
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From the article: They know that every time a cartoon about the Prophet Muhammad is published, the feelings of more than a billion Muslims are hurt...

And, so, the San Jose Mercury News is telling us...that sentimentalism should rule the day...

If you put out truth that, say, the UFO cult in San Diego was a cult, you might have prevented some suicides...but, hey, those suicides' feelings might have been hurt presuicide.

Or, what if more people had told the truth about Jones operating in the Bay Area and his consequential Jonestown? Nope. Would have hurt some feelings. Keep it to yourself.

And, hey, don't tell Satanists they are barking up the occultic tree. (Might hurt some feelings)

Or, if the Scientologists nonsense about "clearing" and how people came from about planet is likewise nonsense...wouldn't want to hurt their feelings now, would we?

14 posted on 01/25/2015 8:51:39 AM PST by Colofornian
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Naturalized citizens take an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. IMO, anyone who wants Sharia law in this country, or doesn’t want the right of free speech to apply to everyone, does not support the Constitution. Their citizen rights should be stripped and they should be deported.


15 posted on 01/25/2015 8:52:40 AM PST by Kipp
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To: artichokegrower

I’m surprised he didn’t say “Taunting of Muslims a form of terrorism.”


16 posted on 01/25/2015 8:52:59 AM PST by Steely Tom (Vote GOP for A Slower Handbasket)
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To: artichokegrower

What is the beheading of “infidels” a form of?


17 posted on 01/25/2015 8:53:25 AM PST by FlingWingFlyer (When the hell do I get MY white privilege? I'm tired of busting my @$$ for a living.)
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To: artichokegrower

Read the funny comments.


18 posted on 01/25/2015 8:58:32 AM PST by DFG ("Dumb, Dependent, and Democrat is no way to go through life" - Louie Gohmert (R-TX))
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To: artichokegrower
Guess I'm an outright terrorist.


19 posted on 01/25/2015 8:59:42 AM PST by cripplecreek ("For by wise guidance you can wage your war")
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To: Colofornian

My feelings are hurt every time the Quran is mentioned. Especially the Surahs that call for the forceful submission of all non-Muslims. That said, I am still in favor of allowing the crapulous mass of nonsense to be read so that men may know the true nature of Islam, Allah, and his prophet Mohammed (pig excrement be upon him).


20 posted on 01/25/2015 9:01:37 AM PST by Jan_Sobieski (Sanctification)
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