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Coventina

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15. I won't deny that there are struggles and setbacks. We need to be constantly vigilant and guard
Thu Jan 8, 2015, 10:29 AM
Jan 2015

our freedoms.

But the forces of oppression will not ultimately win.
I sincerely believe that.

I think the all-religion bashers would be better off JonLP24 Jan 2015 #1
you vastly underestimate radical values in the muslim world Albertoo Jan 2015 #2
Religionofpeace.com is not a credible source nxylas Jan 2015 #3
The source of my figures was Pew polls Albertoo Jan 2015 #6
But those polls may have been misrepresented nxylas Jan 2015 #8
Here's a link to the Pew site oberliner Jan 2015 #17
75% of Egyptians want religious freedom as well JonLP24 Jan 2015 #16
Pam Geller would agree with you. pampango Jan 2015 #4
Agreed, but the Japs and Germans changed their values Albertoo Jan 2015 #5
True. It also shows that Germans and Japanese are not inherently evil people which pampango Jan 2015 #7
Sting in the 80's tends to make me think that's not quite true. Albertoo Jan 2015 #9
At this point, I would contend that fewer Muslims "act within the framework of a crazed ideology pampango Jan 2015 #12
Totally agree Albertoo Jan 2015 #14
This branch of Islam is actually fairly new JonLP24 Jan 2015 #18
Fairly new? it started with the Banu Qurayza massacre by muhamad. Albertoo Jan 2015 #20
I'm speaking when it comes to who everyone is really about it when they say things "Muslims are more JonLP24 Jan 2015 #25
World Wae II was a huge cultural and demographic event for the Germans and Japanese AngryAmish Jan 2015 #27
Japs? Are you serious? How does one make any kind of argument concerning Japan, and use "Japs"? cherokeeprogressive Jan 2015 #32
No, "Free Speech" cannot be killed. It is too deeply ingrained in contemporary culture. Coventina Jan 2015 #10
I wish I were as optimistic as you are Albertoo Jan 2015 #13
I won't deny that there are struggles and setbacks. We need to be constantly vigilant and guard Coventina Jan 2015 #15
No. ismnotwasm Jan 2015 #11
"Political Correctness" is a FarRight meme and I reject it outright. Being self aware & considerate KittyWampus Jan 2015 #19
Agreed, provided PCness doesn't get in the way of reality. Albertoo Jan 2015 #21
Should folks avoid words that denigrate Republicans and Conservatives as well? oberliner Jan 2015 #22
a sophomoric insult is very different from a bigoted slur aimed at a minority KittyWampus Jan 2015 #23
"Measuring ones words in consideration of others..." oberliner Jan 2015 #24
I'm saying not using clearly racist/homophobic verbiage in consideration of others safety KittyWampus Jan 2015 #26
Making a case in support of a far right meme? oberliner Jan 2015 #29
Yup... SidDithers Jan 2015 #28
Very nice pic. Great Cover. nt. Albertoo Jan 2015 #31
I personally have no fear that terrorism will kill free speech. We are doing that just fine all by Glassunion Jan 2015 #30
"Political Correctness" IS Free Speech. MohRokTah Jan 2015 #33
I would say no ... ananda Jan 2015 #34
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