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I'm reminded of the fact that after murderous muslim 9-11 there were no anti-muslim riots resulting in no deaths. And these "people" from the dark ages kill over cartoons.
1 posted on 09/08/2009 6:16:11 AM PDT by The Good Doctor
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To: The Good Doctor
Yale cited fears of violence.

Appeasement may avert violence in the short term, but it guarantees it in spades in the long term.

2 posted on 09/08/2009 6:22:52 AM PDT by Mr. Mojo
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“As a journalist and public commentator, I believe deeply in the First Amendment and academic freedom,” Zakaria said. “But in this instance Yale Press was confronted with a clear threat of violence and loss of life.”

It is when we fear violence over willingly giving our lives for freedom that we are no longer free. Our Founding Fathers are rolling over in their respective graves.


3 posted on 09/08/2009 6:32:28 AM PDT by Melinda
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To: The Good Doctor
“As a journalist and public commentator, I believe deeply in the First Amendment and academic freedom,” Zakaria said. “But in this instance Yale Press was confronted with a clear threat of violence and loss of life.”

Or, "We totally support free speech, unless it results in any kind of inconvenience or threat."

4 posted on 09/08/2009 6:54:56 AM PDT by LongElegantLegs (You know how it is: you wait ages for a good sperm story and then they all come at once.)
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