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Originally Posted by Praxeas
The problem is is that WHO defines what is inflammatory? There is a difference between being inflammatory and saying something that causes others to resort to violance etc etc..if you say what you believe is the truth about Islam and Muhammed, in Australia...if a Muslim hears and complains, you can be prosecuted.
That is why this whole issue is so subjective and dangerous
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I see the danger in it. But think about it. Let's say I live in a country that is 30-40% Muslim and I get on the radio or write an article scathingly denouncing them as a whole for the actions of a few. If it insights them to violence, certainly they should be brought to justice for the violence they perpetrate... but I think I bare some responsibility for the words I used... especially if people died.
It's kind of like this... I'm not allowed to scream "FIRE" in a crowded mall or air port. If I did, I can be charged. I'm responsible for the words I use even if others overreact. I can't say, "Hey officer, I just yelled it as I saw it. It's their fault they trampled that three year old to death."
Our words have power and we are responsible for how we use them.