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In reply to the discussion: Obama: Why I won't say 'Islamic terrorism' [View all]rug
(82,333 posts)21. You don't get what religious privilege is and is not.
This is not religious privilerge:
"But what I have been careful about when I describe these issues is to make sure that we do not lump these murderers into the billion Muslims that exist around the world, including in this country, who are peaceful, who are responsible, who, in this country, are fellow troops and police officers and fire fighters and teachers and neighbors and friends."
What it is is a clear statement against bigotry.
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My point is that the violence should always be the focus, not the claimed motivation.
guillaumeb
Oct 2016
#40
It's not a matter of being "politically correct" (where have we heard that term lately).
rug
Sep 2016
#17
He'd reach many if he said "Same reason I don't call the Oklahoma City bombing christian terrorism".
Bernardo de La Paz
Oct 2016
#26