Burning the Koran

[whoami]

Originally Posted by Twisp

Imam Rauf has a right to build a cultural center wherever he legally can, and Terry Jones has a right to burn whatever he legally can.

I agree that they both probably have the legal right, but IMO its highly UNlikely that anyone will die due to Christian outrage over the mosque if its built. Also IMO, it's highly LIKELY that more people, mainly our troops, will die due to Muslim outrage over the Koran burning. To me, this makes all the difference in the world.

[Scott Hutchinson]

Originally Posted by whoami

I agree that they both probably have the legal right, but IMO its highly UNlikely that anyone will die due to Christian outrage over the mosque if its built. Also IMO, it's highly LIKELY that more people, mainly our troops, will die due to Muslim outrage over the Koran burning. To me, this makes all the difference in the world.

I agree.

[Twisp]

Originally Posted by whoami

I agree that they both probably have the legal right, but IMO its highly UNlikely that anyone will die due to Christian outrage over the mosque if its built. Also IMO, it's highly LIKELY that more people, mainly our troops, will die due to Muslim outrage over the Koran burning. To me, this makes all the difference in the world.

I don't know. A Muslim was stabbed in New York already, construction equipment was set on fire in Murfreesboro. It will probably escalate from that even the closer we get to mid-term elections, at which point the politicians will not need the votes anymore and will stop mentioning this.

[whoami]

Originally Posted by Twisp

I don't know. A Muslim was stabbed in New York already, construction equipment was set on fire in Murfreesboro. It will probably escalate from that even the closer we get to mid-term elections, at which point the politicians will not need the votes anymore and will stop mentioning this.

Yeah I don't know either. It's all very sad.

[Twisp]

Originally Posted by whoami

Yeah I don't know either. It's all very sad.

I agree with you.

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by whoami

I agree that they both probably have the legal right, but IMO its highly UNlikely that anyone will die due to Christian outrage over the mosque if its built. Also IMO, it's highly LIKELY that more people, mainly our troops, will die due to Muslim outrage over the Koran burning. To me, this makes all the difference in the world.

I see your logic.

But I want to remind the posters here. One doesn't have the "right" to build anything anywhere. Zoning laws are on the books and can even be written to prevent the contruction of any house of worship. While the law can't tell you what to believe... no one is entitled to build anything anywhere. There is no "right" to build a church or mosque.

Also, while we have freedom of speech we cannot yell "FIRE" in a crowded building. It endangers lives. If what one is about to express endangers lives, they don't have a "right" to it. Our rights are overridden by the government's duty to protect life, liberty, and property. If what you're about to say or express will cause loss of life, unlawful bondage, or the unlawful damage of property... you can be stopped and/or even held liable for damages.