So while we share the offense that Muslims have taken at these images, we at the same time vigorously defend the right of individuals to express points of view.
You don't see any problem with the first half of that statement?
Why should understanding that Muslims would be offended be a problem? Being a Christian, and knowing that Islam is a false religion doesn't change the fact that the cartoons were offensive to Muslims.
The second half of the statement verifies, however, that Jeff completely misprepresented the State Department comments.
Blood and treasure, EV. We have spent blood and treasure to vigorously defend the right to print offensive cartoons.
THAT was the official position of the Bush administration, and to say otherwise is a lie.
Being mad at the President doesn't excuse fundamental dishonesty............does it??
So while we share the offense that Muslims have taken at these images, we at the same time vigorously defend the right of individuals to express points of view.
You don't see any problem with the first half of that statement?