The Official Apology

[Hristo 0]

http://www.danishmuhammedcartoons.com/Home.html

[jenni and sami 0]

http://www.danishmuhammedcartoons.com/Home.html

Exactly how is this relevant for people trying to support each other through the immigration process? Religious hate-mongering is never helpful, whoever is stirring it up.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Responding to extremism with extremism. Genius.

[Aymerlu 3]

http://www.danishmuhammedcartoons.com/Home.html

Exactly how is this relevant for people trying to support each other through the immigration process? Religious hate-mongering is never helpful, whoever is stirring it up.

My thoughts exactly

[Kobayashi 0]

Is this supposed to be funny??

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

Responding to extremism with extremism. Genius.

Since when is freedom speech considered 'extreme'? They are fighting fanatics (who kill people) with words. I have no problem with this.

You people criticize free speech but remain silent about actual terrorism.

[incanada1234 0]

Yeah, I don't see a problem with it either. Although, maybe if Europe would stop letting terrorists in so easily...

[lostinlove228 0]

To god we will all return on Judgment day, and the only thing we will have with us is our Deeds. Only God can Judge.

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

To god we will all return on Judgment day, and the only thing we will have with us is our Deeds. Only God can Judge.

God and me. Get the memo?

[Ban Hammer 13,656]

Responding to extremism with extremism. Genius.

Since when is freedom speech considered 'extreme'? They are fighting fanatics (who kill people) with words. I have no problem with this.

You people criticize free speech but remain silent about actual terrorism.

i'm offended! you people indeed!

Edited July 13, 2006 by charlesandnessa

[jenni and sami 0]

Responding to extremism with extremism. Genius.

Since when is freedom speech considered 'extreme'? They are fighting fanatics (who kill people) with words. I have no problem with this.

You people criticize free speech but remain silent about actual terrorism.

I have neither criticized free speech, nor remained silent regarding acts of terrorism. We here in the UK have recently commemorated the one year anniversary of horrendous attacks by religious bigots, but to claim all muslims are somehow implicated is insane. Firstly I questionned the relevence of this post to people trying to get through their visa applications, and secondly I suggested that it was religious hate-mongering and, hence, unhelpful. Yes, the people calling for violence are wrong, but suggesting that there is a "muslim invasion" going on, or that the majority of muslims are extremists is just ridiculous. I didn't suggest that Hristo, or anyone else, should not be entitled to express their oppinion, I simply disagreed with that oppinion.

This will probably be my last post on this stream (unless I get really wound up! ), as I do feel that Visa Journey should be about, well, the visa application process, not thrashing out age-old political arguments. However, I would like to say that I for one appreciate being part of an online international community (of people of all faiths and none) that is dedicated to helping each other out through what is, for many, a difficult time. If more of us, from all nations and all cultural backgrounds, took that attitude, then there would be much less violence in the world, religious or otherwise.

[incanada1234 0]

This will probably be my last post on this stream (unless I get really wound up! ), as I do feel that Visa Journey should be about, well, the visa application process, not thrashing out age-old political arguments.

There is a lot of bitterness here but really, Off Topic is just that - off the topic of the immigration process.

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

Responding to extremism with extremism. Genius.

Since when is freedom speech considered 'extreme'? They are fighting fanatics (who kill people) with words. I have no problem with this.

You people criticize free speech but remain silent about actual terrorism.

i'm offended! you people indeed!

'They' know who 'you' is referring to.

[Veiled Princess 1]

You people criticize free speech but remain silent about actual terrorism.

First of all, who is "you people"???

Secondly, who remains silent about terrorism?

[jenni and sami 0]

This will probably be my last post on this stream (unless I get really wound up! ), as I do feel that Visa Journey should be about, well, the visa application process, not thrashing out age-old political arguments.

There is a lot of bitterness here but really, Off Topic is just that - off the topic of the immigration process.

Ooops, I missed the fact there was such a forum, or that I was in it. Fair enough then - age-old political arguments are fair game after all. I, however, have had this one too many times to remember, so will probably duck out at this point. I fully understand and share peoples' outrage at acts of violence or hatred, but I don't feel that the linked-to website had anything to offer in terms of solutions to the violence that is out there. As a parting (non-violent) shot, if anyone is interested in peace building, can I recommend the following site:

www.peacedirect.org

They by no means have all the answers, but at least they are making measured and reasoned attempts at creating a better world. NO, they won't single handedly stop extremists, and yes, sometimes force is the only justifiable response. But we'd best make damn sure we consider the consequences of any actions we take, lest they breed more violence and resentment in others.

That's it. I'm done. I'll stop preaching.