I'm not here to debate the inherently violent nature of Islam or lack thereof; although, I'd like to comment that it's not -- of course, the bias is a given.
Liberal democracies need to allow the free expression of all thoughts, maybe even those that advocate its downfall. The theory being that only then can it'd be pointed out just how ridiculous that would be. And after all, I thought the idea behind "liberal" was some at least some semblance of liberty.
Wilders make, at best, a poor case for anything.
Mr. Eteraz has perhaps failed this one time, but maybe not always, to realize how advocating "removing" a member from "liberal" society is ridiculous. How can we point out the foolishness of Wilders if people like Wilders are silenced? How can we have that debate, then? Just as Wilders should not be completely ignored, Muslims everywhere need to be given the opportunity to have a good, hearty taste of liberty. It's hard to cherish liberty when you've never really experienced it.
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As a Muslim, as if it's worth anything
I'm not here to debate the inherently violent nature of Islam or lack thereof; although, I'd like to comment that it's not -- of course, the bias is a given.
Liberal democracies need to allow the free expression of all thoughts, maybe even those that advocate its downfall. The theory being that only then can it'd be pointed out just how ridiculous that would be. And after all, I thought the idea behind "liberal" was some at least some semblance of liberty.
Wilders make, at best, a poor case for anything.
Mr. Eteraz has perhaps failed this one time, but maybe not always, to realize how advocating "removing" a member from "liberal" society is ridiculous. How can we point out the foolishness of Wilders if people like Wilders are silenced? How can we have that debate, then? Just as Wilders should not be completely ignored, Muslims everywhere need to be given the opportunity to have a good, hearty taste of liberty. It's hard to cherish liberty when you've never really experienced it.