[Michael2001]

Wow good for him. He's willing to risk his career to say what needs to be said. I wish there were more in Hollywood like him.

[Lil'freeper]

"Many do not understand how precarious Western civilisation is and what a joy it is. From it, we get real democracy. From it, we get the sort of intellectual tolerance that allows me to propound something that may be completely alien to you.

If THAT is "anti-muslim" and "racist"... then I'm an anti-muslim racist, too.

[Jeff Head]

"His attack on Muslims and comments about the threat that they pose to Western society shows his ignorance of world events and the true teachings of Islam." - Adam Price, Plaid Cymru MP for Carmarthen East & Dinefwr.

This sounds like a typical quote from a true political prostitute, wonk and collaborator.

[Jeff Head]

"His attack on Muslims and comments about the threat that they pose to Western society shows his ignorance of world events and the true teachings of Islam." - Adam Price, Plaid Cymru MP for Carmarthen East & Dinefwr.

This sounds like a typical quote from a true political prostitute, wonk and collaborator.

[ethical]

I went to see this guy speak in Seattle Saturday night. He pretty much expressed the same views there, in no way was it "race hating", if anything he was simply stating matters of fact and showing some fondness for a culture that he admires. (yes, you can be white and have a culture) He was a fantastic speaker, very engaging and thought provoking, with a powerful but gentle way of delving into sensitive subjects like this.

[petercooper]

The truth hurts!

[mhking]

Outraged Islamic leaders in Wales demanded an immediate apology from Lord Of The Rings actor John Rhys-Davies, who claimed an increase in Europe's Muslim population was a "demographic catastrophe" threatening "Western civilisation".

Apology? For what? Telling the truth?

Just damn.

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[TomHarkinIsNotFromIowa]

Heard him on Michael Medved the other night. If you can't stand up for Western civilization or Christianity then you will be trampled by the Orcs. Tolkien said it. I'm glad at least one of the actors got it.

[metesky]

When did Islam become a race?

I hope this brave fellow stays in the US where he has access to the proper self-defense weapons, because you just know that "the religion of peace" will issue a fatwa against him when he does not retract.

[Bikers4Bush]

He's exactly correct and the same thing is happening in the U.S.

[BibChr]

My respect for JRD grows. What a great response.

Credit to the paper for actually allowing him to speak his views at some length.

Dan

[Rebelbase]

Since 1972, John Rhys-Davies has had a hand in 117 movies/TV series. I always liked his character in Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Here is his IMDB.com profile: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0722636/

[agrace]

Islam's a race?

[Gritty]

This guy has passed from being an "actor" into being a truth-teller, and that has all the Usual Suspects getting their panties in a wad.

He is precisely on target with his analysis. He has no reason in the world to back off his correct observations, despite the bleats of outrage from those who seek to stifle the obvious.

[jimt]

I always thought he was a great actor. It's nice to see his portrayal of thoughtful, courageous characters came from within. He's right on target with his comments.

[StoneColdGOP]

Here in America when that earthquake happened in Iran the reaction of everyone I knew was horror and dismay, the reaction of everyone when they heard that the old woman had been brought out alive long after they thought there was anyone there was absolute awe at the extraordinary capacity of the human spirit to survive. Contrast that with people jumping up and down and clapping at the 9/11 disaster in certain countries.

Damn. I am liking this dude more and more. And he even lives in L.A.!

[aruanan]

"Many do not understand how precarious Western civilisation is and what a joy it is.

"From it, we get real democracy. From it, we get the sort of intellectual tolerance that allows me to propound something that may be completely alien to you.

"I'm burying my career so substantially in these interviews that it's painful. But I think there are some questions that demand honest answers."

Bless him for telling the truth. We have refugees in our church from Algeria and Sudan who have fled from the gentle inclusiveness of Islam in their countries. What is happening there will happen in Europe if Europe doesn't take steps to prevent it.

[<1/1,000,000th%]

"There is documentary evidence that Tolkien did not agree with these views and we are saddened to see this kind of misrepresentation occurring."

I read both books and don't remember Tolkien saying the orcs were the good guys.

[Rytwyng]

Wow. I don't know what to say. An actor spoke the truth.

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