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U.S. Embassy Reaffirms U.S. Respect for Islam (Obama Condemns 1st Amend. Protected Koran Burning)
U.S. Embassy in Kabul ^ | Monday, September 6, 2010

Posted on 09/06/2010 10:20:39 AM PDT by kristinn

The United States government in no way condones such acts of disrespect against the religion of Islam, and is deeply concerned about deliberate attempts to offend members of religious or ethnic groups.

The embassy wants to emphasize that we strongly condemn the offensive messages, which are contrary to U.S. government policy and deeply offensive to Muslims especially during the month of Ramadan.

President Obama made clear in Cairo in his speech on June 4, 2009 that he considers it part of his responsibility as President to fight against negative stereotypes of Islam wherever they occur. And during his recent Iftar speech at the White House he said: “Let me be clear: as a citizen, and as President, I believe that Muslims have the same right to practice their religion as anyone else in this country.”

Americans from all religious and ethnic backgrounds reject the offensive initiative by this small group in Florida. A great number of American voices are protesting the hurtful statements made by this organization. Numerous interfaith and religious groups in America are actively working to counter this kind of ignorance and misinformation that is offensive to so many people in the U.S. and around the world.

Just a few days ago, President Obama’s Special Envoy to the OIC, Rashad Hussain visited Afghanistan, reaching out to political leaders, religious leaders, students and all citizens of Afghanistan, communicating the important message of friendship, cooperation and mutual understanding between the U.S. and Muslim communities all around the world.


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To: tbpiper

>>It is a pointless, stupid stunt.<<

Of course it is. We should all sit down and have a dialogue. Show them what nice people we really are. Then they will be nice to us. I’m sure of it.

/s


101 posted on 09/06/2010 2:41:21 PM PDT by CynicalBear
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To: kristinn

I wouldn’t wipe my dog’s a** with a koran, but if I happen to find one lying in the sewer (because I’d certainly never waste money on one) I’ll be sure to pi** on it and then burn it, kindling the fire with bacon grease.


102 posted on 09/06/2010 3:15:13 PM PDT by RingerSIX
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To: BenLurkin

Is that available as a poster?


103 posted on 09/06/2010 3:17:14 PM PDT by petertare (--.)
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To: Ron H.
Surely you jest here?!

No I don't and don't call me Shirley.

104 posted on 09/06/2010 3:24:33 PM PDT by tbpiper
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To: LouD; All

“Tell that to the guys in Afghanistan, fighting not just our enemies, but the propaganda war, that uses idiocy like this to rally them to their cause. I’m sure this little infantile tantrum will make the new gold star mothers feel better...”

First of all a disclaimer. Personally, I don’t see the sense of burning Koran’s. All it serves to do is provoke. I would not do such a thing because it isn’t wise.

Now....on the flip side. What kind of government are we helping to establish in Afghanistan that a group of persons burning a Koran in the U.S. is cause for riots and burning the preacher in effigy? That is violent. It certaining isn’t respectful of freedom of religion.

It has been my opinion that the WORST mistake made when we invaded and initially subdueded Afghanistan and Iraq that in our attempt ot set up a democracy we did not set up a BEDROCK of our own. Namely FULL freedom of religion. We should have, from the outset, made it clear to the emerging governments that they would only be allowed to form and to have our backing if they absolutely (not just lip service) guaranteed the people living in their country to worship (or not) and believe (or not) as their consciences dictats without fear of violence against them. Plus, the government should, by force of law, enforce this. In these “liberated” countries a person should be able to chose to be “Muslim”, “Jewish”, “Christian,” “Atheist”, etc. We should NEVER have allowed them to set up a state religion of Islam.

A free state is best typified by unfettered belief or lack thereof in its citizenry. I am not allowed to kill you because you are Christian, Jew, or Islamic. The only rule is that all can be believe (or not) and practice their beliefs (or none) PEACEABLE.

So, although I AM concerned about the safety of the military on the ground in Afghanistan....what good is their being there if they have to constantly worry about offending religious beliefs of the locals....even when it isn’t them doing it. My advice to the Afghans is simple...learn to live with it, or face dying if you can’t.


105 posted on 09/06/2010 3:35:11 PM PDT by Sola Veritas (Trying to speak truth - not always with the best grammar or spelling)
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To: TheThinker

These Muslims must learn that we do not FEAR them as that is exactly how it will be interpreted should we ever back down.

They think we are weak and 9/11 is a example of that.

But burning bibles and American flags goes unpunished,Screw them.

Make a huge bonfire of that hate handbook!These subhuman savages must learn they are dirt.


106 posted on 09/06/2010 3:38:26 PM PDT by Cheetahcat (Zero the Wright kind of Racist! We are in a state of War with Democrats)
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To: Hoosier-Daddy
It has to start somewhere.

OK. What exactly is 'it'.

107 posted on 09/06/2010 3:45:13 PM PDT by tbpiper
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To: Merlinator

correction: ismal = blood soaked morons


108 posted on 09/06/2010 3:45:34 PM PDT by hal ogen (1st amendment or reeducation camp?)
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To: kristinn
Thank you for posting the article. According to military sources there is a chance of sorrowful repercussions as a result of burning. "It could endanger troops and it could endanger the overall effort," said Petraeus, according to the Journal's website. "It is precisely the kind of action the Taliban uses and could cause significant problems. Not just here, but everywhere in the world we are engaged with the Islamic community." This is the bottom line possibility. I don't care about anything much past this. The filthy Koran is not protected by the Constitution. Neither is any other written book, or the flag for that matter. Frankly, I'd be prone to say use it for toilet tissue instead of burning it but then of course we are back to repercussions against our brave ones in military service.
109 posted on 09/06/2010 3:51:03 PM PDT by scottiemom ("As a Texas public school teacher, I would highly recommend private school")
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To: ilovesarah2012

FUBO and FUMO...piss be upon them...


110 posted on 09/06/2010 3:59:18 PM PDT by Gilbo_3 (Gov is not reason; not eloquent; its force.Like fire,a dangerous servant & master. George Washington)
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To: kristinn

how often do these asshats criticize the burning of our flag ??? whether its here or any muzzy sh!thole across the globe...


111 posted on 09/06/2010 4:00:33 PM PDT by Gilbo_3 (Gov is not reason; not eloquent; its force.Like fire,a dangerous servant & master. George Washington)
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To: LouD
Lou, you have a point. So, I say we declare the period of Ramadan as, "National Ramadamadingdong annual pulled pork Bar-B-Que feast" Invite all our muslim neighbors to come celebrate the occassion so that we may display our goodwill and tolerance for others. After all, they do promote peace and love. We promise not to stone them should they decide to make pigs of themselves.
112 posted on 09/06/2010 4:03:59 PM PDT by papageo
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To: The Comedian

better get yer PAC fired up...itll take some coin, but you got my vote...


113 posted on 09/06/2010 4:09:58 PM PDT by Gilbo_3 (Gov is not reason; not eloquent; its force.Like fire,a dangerous servant & master. George Washington)
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To: kristinn; Buggman; XeniaSt; Salem; wagglebee

the koran is just ink on paper. I’m surprised the islamics admit they worship ink on paper and have an inky paper mache god named “ink allah”

Besides, free speech allows me to burn what I want on my own time at my own place.

The US government pays for a religious leader’s trip on religious themes to groups of other religious, and now they insert themselves into a religious difference between two religions.

Is it a Christian minister they’re paying to visit the other Christian ministers and argue Christian positions?

Would they even dream of it?

Would they even dream of protesting the burning of bibles in other countries?

Bunch of hypocrites. White-wash supulchres... Inside there’s only dead men’s bones.


114 posted on 09/06/2010 4:14:10 PM PDT by xzins (Retired Army Chaplain and proud of it. Those who truly support our troops pray for their victory!)
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To: kristinn
Just a few days ago, President Obama’s Special Envoy to the OIC, Rashad Hussain visited Afghanistan, reaching out to political leaders, religious leaders, students and all citizens of Afghanistan, communicating the important message of friendship, cooperation and mutual understanding between the U.S. and Muslim communities all around the world.

Guess the Dove Church didn't get the message.

115 posted on 09/06/2010 4:23:32 PM PDT by this is my country
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To: LouD
Tell that to the guys in Afghanistan, fighting not just our enemies, but the propaganda war, that uses idiocy like this to rally them to their cause.

I'm sure this little infantile tantrum will make the new gold star mothers feel better...

Are you for real?

A small set of Korans are burned half a planet away by a small group of people no one has heard of, and you think that subsistence cave dwellers are going to view all of this on their 60" plasma TVs, turn to each other, cancel the picnic and peace rally with the coalition troops and order up from the Iranians bombs to kill Americans.

Do you really think that those who wage violent jihad against the West are sitting around on the collective butts wringing their hands looking for ANY reason to attack, see this event and then and only then spring into action?

This is clearly a case of the proverbial tree falling in the forest. Unless the Koran burners leased out satellite time and arranged for relaying this program as an Infomercial on Arabic satellite and then compelled people to wake up in the middle of their night to watch it. Oh, and provide the millions in Afghanistan with TVs, satellite equipment, electricty and Dari/Pashtu translations of the narrative of the event, I got to wonder how word of this is supposed to get over there.

From all appearances, the ones standing in the forest was our damned traitorous government, who not only wanted the enemy to know, but practically moved heaven and earth to do it.

116 posted on 09/06/2010 4:36:52 PM PDT by The Theophilus
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To: Gilbo_3
better get yer PAC fired up...itll take some coin, but you got my vote..

Thanks bud, but the only way I'm going to inhabit a political office is as part of some sort of draft, or community service sentence, or hostage situation.

My first and last official act would be to do away with whatever office I was occupying.

And to declare war on everyone who strives for office.


Frowning takes 68 muscles.
Smiling takes 6.
Pulling this trigger takes 2.
I'm lazy.

117 posted on 09/06/2010 4:42:02 PM PDT by The Comedian
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To: catnipman
There’s a very large number of folks here who would be rightfully upset over mass burnings of the Bible.

That is very true. The difference is you won't see these Christians roiting or killing people because of it.

118 posted on 09/06/2010 4:53:07 PM PDT by Drill Thrawl (Rahm and George at Doe's when the knife came down)
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To: Drill Thrawl

“The difference is you won’t see these Christians roiting or killing people because of it.”

And hopefully, you won’t see many of them burning Korans, either.


119 posted on 09/06/2010 4:54:14 PM PDT by catnipman (Cat Nipman: Made from the Right Stuff!)
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To: catnipman
“The difference is you won’t see these Christians roiting or killing people because of it.” And hopefully, you won’t see many of them burning Korans, either.

Oh but you will. And that is why this so called religion should not be tolerated. It should be mocked and insulted every chance one gets. Ridicule is our best weapon and muzzies can not stand to be ridiculed.

120 posted on 09/06/2010 4:58:21 PM PDT by Drill Thrawl (Rahm and George at Doe's when the knife came down)
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