Flying while arab/muslim

[Together4ever 1]

I think fear mongering is the most destructive force in our society.

[mybackpages 0]

I think fear mongering is the most destructive force in our society.

such a simple statement, but its so dead on right. now I am just really sad.

[Henia 11]

I strongly support the right of speech, but where do we draw the line? Some speech is simply not tolerable. I'm not sure we can live in a mixed society and have absolute free speech.

Interesting... ye that makes me think... It is true in way in a mixed society total free speech is impossible...one thing normal to one person is intolerable to other...

I think fear mongering is the most destructive force in our society.

I am amazed yet again, Jean...you usually put things so eloquently

[PlatyPius 5]

Okay, points taken.

My statement regarded the sanctity of ones own beliefs, and specifically mentioned that it isn't our concern until that person does something - an action - based on those feelings. That would include cross burnings, physical violence, and yes - hate speech.

Hope that made sense, as I did some mid-paragraph editing....

while I disagree with many things you are saying here, I appreciate your openess to dialogue.

You are accurate in separating hate speech from racism speech, but the flaw in your argument as I see it is that how would you define sppech and action? You list cross burning as an action, but the Courts upheld it as protected speech.

I strongly support the right of speech, but where do we draw the line? Some speech is simply not tolerable. I'm not sure we can live in a mixed society and have absolute free speech.

I was referring more to cross burnings performed on the lawn of a black family.... I live in Indiana, remember. Grand Dragon of the KKK and all that.

[Karen_L 1]

I'm not sure we can live in a mixed society and have absolute free speech.

Edited August 24, 2006 by Karen_L

[Jenn! 918]

Also, not voicing such opinions wouldn't mean the SENTIMENTS don't exist. You can't kill racism by hiding it away and LIMITING speech, but by encouraging dialogue between people, even if that sometimes means having to hear from a hateful person.

[iceyspots 0]

So whats the moral of the story today lol

[Jenn! 918]

So whats the moral of the story today lol

Ooh, ooh, I know, I know! Pick me!

"Fear can sometimes be a useful emotion. For instance, let's say you're an astronaught on the moon and you fear that your partner has been turned into Dracula. The next time he goes out for the moon pieces, wham!, you just slam the door behind him and blast off. He might call you on the radio and say he's not Dracula, but you just say, "Think again, bat man."

I think that basically sums this all up, don't you?

Edited August 24, 2006 by jenn3539

[mybackpages 0]

So whats the moral of the story today lol

Thanks for the light touch. It made me smile. I think its a good time to turn off the computer and pick up a good book.

Keep up the good dialogue everyone! It's the first step to a peaceful world

[sarah and hicham 3]

I think so Jenn!

[JenT 0]

The moral: don't make racist comments if you don't want to be labeled a racist.

[iceyspots 0]

The moral: don't make racist comments if you don't want to be labeled a racist.

And be careful for that guy who is wearing that "thing" on his head..

[Jenn! 918]

Is it racist of me to be suspicious of all men with poo on their heads?

[iceyspots 0]

Is it racist of me to be suspicious of all men with poo on their heads?

yes... because we have a right to fling poo wherever we want LOL

[sarah and hicham 3]

I thought it was hot dog material, not poo.