Make no mistake, I support Geller, and anyone else in America for free speech, but to compare the two is unfair, and incorrect. I reject Muslims or any other religion coming to blows or worse for differing opinions on Religion. But one must admit, that Gellers in-your-face out and out daring, could be dangerous to her. I don’t think that equates to anything Trump said.
Have I been careful enough?
But one must admit, that Gellers in-your-face out and out daring,”
But Trump is not. Thanks for the laugh
Having a cartoon contest is in-your-face out and out daring someone? Are you a Muslim?
You have been more than careful. You have made a fair point. Geller's comments were far more daring and dangerous than Trump's, no doubt about that.
But I still put sets of comments in the same category in that both deserved the absolute backing of 1A supporters everywhere. Because the danger Geller faced came not from her own actions (she wasn't building a bomb), but from those who hated what she had to say.
Geller certainly knew that ahead of time, but that doesn't matter to me in the least. "Provocative" speech is exactly the kind of speech that needs to be protected, as long as it doesn't openly advocate violence.
As an example, awhile back I read about some lib who wanted to make it illegal for someone to make fun of Obama, because the mocking might provoke an attempt on the president's life.
(Sorry for the long-winded response!)