I honestly would be interested in being down there in Florida and watch this event take place, not because I support the act, but I think it would be really interesting to see how this plays out. Then again, it may not be safe to be anywhere near this one.

 

Well, I'll be in Gainesville that day, but it won't be for that. I would suspect security will be high at the Swamp that day, at least I hope so. It's too bad when we have to protect ourselves from retaliation one idiot could take for the actions of another idiot.

This seems to be a pot and kettle thing

 

So you're saying is a bunch of over-zaelous Muslims in another country burned a bunch of Bibles there would be whosale slaughter of Muslims here?

 

I'm honestly beginning to believe that you really don't believe the things that you type, rather that you just try to get a rise out of people by some of your, IMVHO, outlandish statements.

I thought this section of the article was intersting (not sure the right word to use there)...

 

At a recent dinner in Washington, a host for one of Pakistan's top TV channels confided in me that he "didn't dare" report the story because if he did, "not a single American would be safe in Pakistan."

 

As opposed to now, where Americans can feel free to walk the streets of Peshawar and Islamabad, proudly displaying their American flag garb?

As opposed to now, where Americans can feel free to walk the streets of Peshawar and Islamabad, proudly displaying their American flag garb?

 

Actually, as the ISI center and the capital, those are probably the two safest places for Americans right now. Not flag-flying safe, but definitely better than FATA.

Ray Bradbury's 'Farenheit 451' comes to mind here.

Well, the actions of those burning the Quran speaks volumes about Christian tolerance.

 

Not at all similar.

While burning the Quran will not kill innocent people, it could get innocent people killed. To what end? To galvanize our resolve? I doubt it. To show that paper burns? I thought everybody knew that. To make a name for Pastor Jones and his church? More than likely. To boost the resolve of those willing to do harm to Christians? Most definitely.

Well, the actions of those burning the Quran speaks volumes about Christian tolerance.

I realize you consistantly go out of your way to explain moral relativism, but maybe you can see a difference between burning a book and threats of harm. Guess not.

This seems to be a pot and kettle thing

 

Your provacative schtick is getting tiresome. I assure you that many on this board would agree.

Your provacative schtick is getting tiresome. I assure you that many on this board would agree.

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While burning the Quran will not kill innocent people, it could get innocent people killed. To what end? To galvanize our resolve? I doubt it. To show that paper burns? I thought everybody knew that. To make a name for Pastor Jones and his church? More than likely. To boost the resolve of those willing to do harm to Christians? Most definitely.

Good post, swamprat. I agree, the potential harm this could cause, you would think, would be something that might have crossed their minds. Apparently not, though.

So you're saying is a bunch of over-zaelous Muslims in another country burned a bunch of Bibles there would be whosale slaughter of Muslims here?

 

I'm honestly beginning to believe that you really don't believe the things that you type, rather that you just try to get a rise out of people by some of your, IMVHO, outlandish statements.

 

Intolerance is intolerance. You cannot justify Jones' intolerance by saying - well nobody gets hurt.

Your provacative schtick is getting tiresome. I assure you that many on this board would agree.

 

Don't read my posts if they tire you so. Or would you have me silenced?

Intolerance is intolerance. You cannot justify Jones' intolerance by saying - well nobody gets hurt.

 

I am not trying to justify anything, just pointing out that your comparison is absurd.

I am not trying to justify anything, just pointing out that your comparison is absurd.

 

How so? I didn not make a single comparison. We are talking about intolerance. Burning the Qu'ran is intolerant. It also stokes the fire of hatred. It causes "my brother" to sin.