Comments on: I Condemn You

By: Alec

Alec — Thu, 16 Feb 2006 01:21:36 +0000

I don’t agree with a lot of David Warren’s writings, but this is worth reading.

http://www.davidwarrenonline.com/index.php?artID=571

By: Alec

Alec — Thu, 16 Feb 2006 01:05:03 +0000

I think Kinsella has something to hide. Certainly smells like it to me.

By: Mitch Brisebois

Mitch Brisebois — Wed, 15 Feb 2006 22:06:04 +0000

Alec - just wanted to say I’m impressed by your thoughts on this. It’s sad to say - but you are courageous to express your views. In 2006 you shouldn’t have to be. To the Muslim Scholar - you are correct - it’s not about the cartoons. But why is the predomimant face of Islam “Incite” instead of “Insight”?

Speaking of intolerance… what’s your take on Warren Kinsella’s blogger lawsuit??? I wish Mark well!

Mitch

By: shango

shango — Wed, 15 Feb 2006 14:59:57 +0000

To the Muslim Scholar:
Perhaps you should visit supposedly Muslim states or regions (Especially in North Africa)and see how immigrants are treated.
I am from West Africa (Black), we are treated as inhuman as you can imagine.

By: Alec

Alec — Wed, 15 Feb 2006 03:28:47 +0000

I’ve travelled extensively in Europe, although not in recent years. Still, I’ve photographed anti-semitic graffiti in Italy, witnessed British bigotry toward Asians of all types, and have European parents, friends and family. Europe has tended to be a xenophobic and tribal society, historically, which I acknowledge.

A more measured response was called for than was given. Murder and mayhem are simply not appropriate responses to offensive speech. Rather than encourage diversity of thought, these actions simply create a climate of fear and mistrust.

My best wishes to you also.

By: muslim scholar

muslim scholar — Wed, 15 Feb 2006 02:41:40 +0000

Well actually one could say that the newspapers by reprinting the original cartoons are doing the manipulating.

Kudos for the Globe and Mail for showing maturity in their response.

ps. Perhaps you should visit some European countries to see how immigrants are marginalised before you comment on this and similar issues. It will give you the perspective that you lack as a Canadian. The society here is very different.

Best wishes.

By: Alec

Alec — Wed, 15 Feb 2006 02:18:17 +0000

Respect cannot be taken, only given.

Of course the violence isn’t about the cartoons. When the Danish imams were unable to generate sufficient controversy with the tame cartoons published in the paper, they added some spice with three extra, extremely offensive, cartoons.

http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=48718

So, yes, it’s not about the cartoons, or even the Danish press. The violence is a product of radical imams manipulating their own flocks for who knows what ends. So far it seems to be working.

By: muslim scholar

muslim scholar — Wed, 15 Feb 2006 01:42:04 +0000

Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. The Danish press acted irresponsibly by publishing these cartoons. And in case you haven’t clued in yet- the violence is not only about the cartoons- they were merely a trigger.

These people are not imposing their beliefs- all they ask is that you respect them.