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In reply to the discussion: No, the shootings are in no way excusable [View all]Tommy_Carcetti
(43,232 posts)49. Do you think that security guard wanted to be shot?
Is it right that Pam Geller put the lives of others at risk for some sort of bloody "gotcha" moment against Muslims?
That's extreme reckless behavior to play with the safety and well-being of others so that one can justify their personal positions.
And no, she's not the victim.
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beheading non believers is also considered the right thing to do in certain religions nt
msongs
May 2015
#1
Forcing children to do without medical care or medicine is also the "right thing to do",
Fred Sanders
May 2015
#2
Our close allies, the Saudis, seem to think it's the right thing to do for practically any transgression
whatchamacallit
May 2015
#3
No be "brave", if that's how you want to characterize Geller's provocation,
whatchamacallit
May 2015
#14
Nor do I. She's a savvy individual, and knows precisely which bottom-feeders will accept the bait
LanternWaste
May 2015
#9
If she knowingly and intentionally contributed to the violence and actually sought that result....
Tommy_Carcetti
May 2015
#84
In short... You think that words and 'incitement' are enough to justify violence...
Oktober
May 2015
#35
Can you please explain to me what exactly you think I'm trying to justify here?
Tommy_Carcetti
May 2015
#53
It should be noted that Geller's group *organized* the event. She herself was not a participant.
Tommy_Carcetti
May 2015
#69
Will you please give it up with the whole "short skirt" analogy? That's a non-starter.
Tommy_Carcetti
May 2015
#72
Did the ACLU/NAACP/Code Pink/whatever want to see a violent response that placed people in danger?
Tommy_Carcetti
May 2015
#74
If she's claiming victimhood status--and guess what, she is--it does motivate her.
Tommy_Carcetti
May 2015
#78
They do - there's more room to debate because Geller is such a reprehensible person
el_bryanto
May 2015
#30
It is not an American tradition to insult and vilify an entire other religion, is it? Free speech
Fred Sanders
May 2015
#46