An interesting conversation, especially since there is a fury over the 'anti-Christian' theme of the book, and now film, The Golden Compass. Perhaps there is a double standard in America as to what religion one can bash and get away with the bashing.

Does the U.S. tolerate anti-Muslim speech?
http://thinkprogress.org/2007/12/04/does-the-us-tolerate-anti-muslim-speech/

Just for reference, here is the text of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution,


While I do not agree with Mr. Savage, it is his Constitutional right to make these kind of comments. The problem is, and while I do not believe we are there yet, when individuals in power are warped by lessons of fear and hatred and want to prohibit the free exercise of the Islamic religion. As I said, that has not happened yet; but I'd be willing to bet that there are at least a few persons in power, as well as some of us here on BOL, who would jump at the chance to 'outlaw' the Islamic religion here in the US.

Can I have some of what you're smoking?

::hands MB a Marlboro Ultra Light::

Now, how about we discuss this?

I hope you're wrong about those of us on BOL. I for one, would never jump at such a chance. The stupidity of such a move would beyond the pale. (Sorry Pale Rider.) As Dan Rather might say... It would be like trying to keep ice cream frozen on a hot summer day.

What I think is more telling, is the fact that you even think that some folks on BOL would be in favor of such a ban. I think it says more about you than it does about anything else.

Bugs, I had one or two individuals in mind when I made the comment about some on BOL. I will not point fingers, but research some user's comments about Muslims and the Islamic religion here on BOL.

Frank - trying to pick a fight? I've not seen anyone on BOL advocate the outlawing of any religion. I'd like you to post some links that prove your point. I didn't find any in my search.

Grumpy, maybe I am trying to pick a fight. And no, no one here has advocated for the 'outlawing' of Islam as a religion. I never said they did. I said, based on reading some posts, that I'd bet some folks would jump at the chance. Look at the tone in this thread for starters: http://www.bankersonline.com/forum/ubbth...true#Post856349

You know, I truly believe that it's totally not about outlawing a religion. Almost everyone (there are exceptions to everything) in the US just wants to live their lives in freedom and practice whatever religion they want. You cannot legislate against a religion in a free country, obviously.

I am sure the BOLLLOI will disagree with me for some reason....

And maybe you'll post a week from now apologizing (again) for trying to pick fights.

MB, I agree with what you are saying. My original point, and I may have even perverted it myself in a 'Ron' like attempt to pick a fight. But, my point was that we complain and complain and complain about the 'persecution' of Christianity in the United States, but does this country turn a blind eye towards Muslim 'persecution'?

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I wouldn't want any religion outlawed. If I want freedom to practice mine, you should be free to practice yours.

Even if mine disagrees with yours, we should have the right to disagree.

Bombing and shooting each other over it, well, that's another matter!

I'll see it too, if I really want to.
No 'endless cycle' my "friend". You guys have your interests, some of us have ours. No need to come in and try and hijack or destroy a thread you don't 'like'. Just don't read it. And the constant, and uncreative, use of "..." is flattering! I'm glad I can entertain you guys!

pretty liberal interpretation on your part to come to that conclusion, at least from the thread you use as a poitn of reference.

We already have one Ron here, do yourself (and us) a favor and don't become another one

AG, I couldn't agree more.

Thanks for the input Sox!
I would expect nothing else from you!
Thanks for adding something 'informative' to the discussion. Always a pleasure having such intelligent conversation with you!

Frank - isn't the last repsonse counter to the new you that you talked about in the counch?

Nope. The new me would let it bother me. But, heck if I can entertain the people around here and give them something to talk about in their PMs or give them something to read here in the Cooler, then I feel I am being productive and actually helping someone out! LOLoad.

Yes, I know that is crazy and irrational. BUT, heck crazy and irrational is the operating procedure in the Cooler these days. So, when in Rome...

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why does it have to get really mean?

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blowing whistle and throwing down red card ok. enough. Let's play nice and get back on topic, please. Notifications have been received and we're watching for unnecessary roughness.

Yes. That's what "freedom of speech" means.

might I suggest you review the attached

good place to start

Look Happy, the Cooler isn't the place for these discussions of my 'character' or 'lack of...'. If you or anyone else feels the need to address me, you can PM me.