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In reply to the discussion: Anjem Choudary: "Why did France allow the tabloid to provoke Muslims?" [View all]moondust
(20,317 posts)8. Mixed up priorities.
Muslims consider the honor of the Prophet Muhammad to be dearer to them than that of their parents or even themselves.
Human rights and civil liberties trump your imaginary belief system whatever that may be.
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Anjem Choudary: "Why did France allow the tabloid to provoke Muslims?" [View all]
FrodosPet
Jan 2015
OP
I think you're confusing 'research' and 'looking for only answers that validate my bias.'
LanternWaste
Jan 2015
#45
More stupidity from those who think religion should get a pass from criticism and satire.
backscatter712
Jan 2015
#5
It is not on the alleged "provoker"; it is on those who indulge themselves by feeling "provoked."
WinkyDink
Jan 2015
#9
Wow, just.....wow..... PLEASE tell me this guy does not speak for more than .0001% of Muslims.
Coventina
Jan 2015
#10
Assholes like Donohue and Choudary make me want to be even more mocking of their prophets,...
MohRokTah
Jan 2015
#20
He doesn't speak for most Muslims; he is an idiot who lives in Britain but hates Britain
LeftishBrit
Jan 2015
#27
So I guess if Mormons start murdering and bombing people who insult Joseph Smith,
Nye Bevan
Jan 2015
#16
The 21st century and Western democracy hardly compare to 1st C. Judea., nor even to Medieval Europe.
WinkyDink
Jan 2015
#29
Every damn time some Islamic killer wreaks his havoc, people pipe up about ALL religions. HOGWASH.
WinkyDink
Jan 2015
#38
I'll gladly accord a murderous child molester all the "honor" he deserves.
Lizzie Poppet
Jan 2015
#39
I'm surprised USA Today gives space to a man on bail after arrest for encouraging terrorism
muriel_volestrangler
Jan 2015
#42