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To: Kurt_Hectic

Sorry, there's no room for a "blasphemy regulation" in any free country. Individual organizations can certainly establish their own standards - for example, Christian broadcasters shouldn't be forced to carry Howard Stern - but having the government determine what is blasphemy and how to control it is insane. Besides, you know there is only one group that would be protected, in practice: Muslims, who would foam at the mouth about any mention of them or their religion and file a million complaints.

They, on the other hand, will still consider themselves perfectly free to refer to Jews as swine, Christians as dogs, etc. Believe me, nobody is going to dare to enforce the hypothetical blasphemy law against Muslims.

But that's okay, once sharia comes to Norway, it will be a moot point anyway.


13 posted on 02/01/2006 7:10:09 AM PST by livius
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To: livius

“Sorry, there's no room for a "blasphemy regulation" in any free country.”

Britain has (ancient) blasphemy laws. I know I’m setting myself up for a mocking comeback there but the point is they’re never used and they should be abolished.

I should be able to say “That meal was good enough for Jehova!”

Norway should stear clear of this idea. Can they swallow their pride and admit their Danish neighbours have it right?


26 posted on 02/01/2006 7:26:09 AM PST by FostersExport
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