After reviewing many of your posts from this and other threads I have to come to the conclusion that you are nothing but a pseudo-intellectual troll. In this thread you jump on somebody because they CORRECTLY point out that the ACLU and the AP (not to mention Reuters, Al-Jazerra, ABC, CBS, NBC, NPR, Time, Newsweek, NYT, DNC, DNC, DNC yada yada) will exploit, with very little balance, this issue in an attempt to inflame Iraqis and Muslims everywhere thus undermining the war. Ugly events should unquestionably be reported but you imply that it is somehow outrageous to imply that an organization such as the ACLU, with their long track record and current opposition to this war, would not exploit this situation. Do flushed Korans and Mohammed cartoons ring a bell?
I don't have the time to counter your death penalty, WWII and military funeral positions. And as far as constitutional rights being whittled away - it is the left that has both successfully and unsuccessfully whittled away individual rights in favor of group rights (affirmative action, hate crime legislation, income redistribution, "living document" vs. "amendable Constitution", leaking national secrets, eliminate right to bear arms, etc.) so please spare me.
Well, I certainly look forward to when a true intellectual such as yourself can take the time out of his busy schedule to weigh in on these issues and provide definitive arguments. (If you can, however, I would appreciate you responding on the appropriate thread, lest someone accuse us of hijacking.)
And as far as constitutional rights being whittled away - it is the left that has both successfully and unsuccessfully whittled away individual rights in favor of group rights (affirmative action, hate crime legislation, income redistribution, "living document" vs. "amendable Constitution", leaking national secrets, eliminate right to bear arms, etc.) so please spare me.
Could you please point out any instances in which I implied that I was amenable to anything on your little list?*
Frankly, I don't give a damn whether Constitutional rights are eroded using a liberal argument or a conservative argument. If the government uses popular sentiment to erode Constitutional provisions, I see nothing "conservative" about shutting up and accepting it. Evidently, you feel differently.
*I'm not entirely sure how "leaking national secrets" is an issue involving individual rights, but I'm sure you'll explain when you have the time.