Petreaus: Burning Qurans = Lives at Risk

[scooterbug44]

The Quran is similar to the Bible in that there are many printings, translations (over 100 languages), and formats.

However, most Muslims own either partially or fully translated Qurans and there are rules for how to properly treat those - even for how to properly dispose of cheap worn out copies in English.

And while I totally disagree with burning books and discriminating, (and think many people involved need to be slapped upside the head), I in no way think violence is justified.

Which is why it is my daily goal to piss off the Taliban - not by stooping to their level and giving them more ammunition to use against us, but by promoting tolerance and education, especially of women.

 

[beachFool]

The media perhaps would have ignored it if there had not been so much hysteria stirred up by demagouges.

 

[AndrewG]

Everything our country does increases the risks for our troops. I'd be more concerned about our government's actions than some small time preacher. As Lynnie says, getting the soldiers out of there would be a better way to reduce the risk. Instead, we have to go around and be politically correct and not say anything because extremists may take it the wrong way.

Is this preacher's actions wrong? It sure feels wrong, but hey, go watch the video of the beheading of Daniel Pearl and you will get some perspective of the scale of burning a book vs beheading people. Both are deemed to be actions by extremists, but there is a big difference between the two.

I agree. The fact that some don't have perspective here baffles me.

 

[Lynnie]

The Quran is similar to the Bible in that there are many printings, translations (over 100 languages), and formats.

However, most Muslims own either partially or fully translated Qurans and there are rules for how to properly treat those - even for how to properly dispose of cheap worn out copies in English.

And while I totally disagree with burning books and discriminating, (and think many people involved need to be slapped upside the head), I in no way think violence is justified.

Which is why it is my daily goal to piss off the Taliban - not by stooping to their level and giving them more ammunition to use against us, but by promoting tolerance and education, especially of women.

I get exactly what you mean. I don't even choose to piss them off daily. But, for those who do and in their own way in this country, it is their right and I respect them for their belief and their feelings no matter if I agree with their actions or not.

 

[AndrewG]

Something that no one has mentioned is that according to Buzz's link to the Islamic news site, the pastor has received more than 100 death threats since announcing his plan to burn the Korans. Where is the outcry? Probably won't get any, even though what he is doing is completely legal, though socially unacceptable in most everyone's opinion.

Honestly, I think it's assumed he would. Peaceful Muslims don't get in the way of their fellow murderous extremist. They never have.

 

[idlewind]

Just so you know. My views on these issues haven't changed a bit, it's just that certain things have finally reared their head.

Mine have not changed either, although on this issue I think my views are close to yours. That said, if I think you are right I will say it no matter what we disagree about elsewhere. I do not shill for any party or politician, I only look for answers and state what I believe.

 

[scooterbug44]

I get exactly what you mean. I don't even choose to piss them off daily. But, for those who do and in their own way in this country, it is their right and I respect them for their belief and their feelings no matter if I agree with their actions or not.

They are so anathema to what I think is important that it is seriously a daily goal of mine to thwart them.

Honestly, I think it's assumed he would. Peaceful Muslims don't get in the way of their fellow murderous extremist. They never have.

As opposed to all the other moderates who always declaim their religion's extremists. :roll:

 

[AlphaCrab]

Interesting that most Republicans were very slow to come out against the Koran burning, or at best, or publically "nuetral" on the subject....

Sadly, I guess they don't want their fringe constituents to be offended by anyone putting a stop to this, especially with election coming up.

 

[LuciferSam]

Mine have not changed either, although on this issue I think my views are close to yours. That said, if I think you are right I will say it no matter what we disagree about elsewhere. I do not shill for any party or politician, I only look for answers and state what I believe.

I hear you, I just want to be clear that I am against hate talk against peaceful Muslims, but have an even bigger problem with violent religious extremism by Muslims. You can substitute any religion or non-religion you want in that statement.

 

[idlewind]

Interesting that most Republicans were very slow to come out against the Koran burning, or at best, or publically "nuetral" on the subject....

Sadly, I guess they don't want their fringe constituents to be offended by anyone putting a stop to this, especially with election coming up.

This did not become an issue until the General came out against it. Then conservatives responded.
The big issues are jobs, government spending, the deficit, big government and taxes. Hopefully we can keep our eyes on the ball.