As the fallout from the Quran-flushing-and-protest story continues, our valued American members have pointed out another fallacy of our times. They are really upset at this, and some of them are bemused and amazed at the blatant unfairness of this all.
Their point is, and I must give it to them for bringing out very reasonable issues forward, that when Muslims do something to irk Christians (like killing them, burning their churches and what not) or when Muslims do something to other Muslims (like killing them, bombing their masjids and what not), there is just not enough condemnation for those acts. But when some poor, low IQ US military investigators flush a copy of the Quran down the toilet, so many people came out in protest, resulting in riots and several people getting killed.
The argument is classic “woe is me”… “why Americans are singled out for protests?” why not others’ acts result in so much mayhem???
I must say its a valid argument. So anyone cares to elaborate what is it about these gentle, humane and freedom-loving Americans that rubs the world the wrong way, so any tiny itsy bitsy moronic crap from them is headlines in the world media, while others get away with murder, literally?
You should re-word this, and add when it is “perceived” or “assumed” that some desecrated the Holy scripture.
Not trying to play with words but your sentence is mis-leading.
Lets not get too hung up on Newsweek's retraction because a source couldn't remember (or Newsweek couldn't handle the heat). We all have a fairly good idea about what goes on in Gitmo, so lets not be naive about it.
Anyway, this thread is to explore why reaction for American's actions is so severe and not to nit pick on what may or may not have actually happened.
I think Americans are asking you why the double standard exists. If you want the answer to be that US is a big bad bully that threatens the ummah, then forget it. The murders, madness and mayhem done in the name of the Quran by Muslims themselves has far more to do with the quality of life for Muslims than anything the US does.
The woe-is-me has less to do with “why do they protest against Americans” than “why don’t they protest against Muslims.” I’m all for protesting against such things as the American military desecrating the Quran, but not in a vaccuum where much more serious attrocities are ignored or even encouraged.
So the question remains, why do Muslims allow their brothers to get away with murder?
*America is held at a higher standard and have no doubt about it, it should be. America is criticized heavily by so many for the world has seen the great it can do and the great it does. We criticize what we love most to make it better not to tear it down. You see America goes beyond simple geographical boarders as it is an ideal stronger than any man or any one nation and that is why I declare that everyone who loves freedom, justice, and equality is an American! Criticize and protest my friends as it helps build a bigger and better America for tomorrow. *
Seminole, your argument, thoughtful that it may be, reminded me of an old joke.
A motorist was speeding on a freeway and stopped by a cop. The motorist asked the cop “hey, I was just going with the flow of traffic. Everyone else was going at the same speed. Why did you stop just me?”
The cop smiled and asked: “Sir, have you ever gone fishing?”
yes seminole. but thats another story altogether :-)
anyways, you guys are mistaken. we hear horror stories in pak all the time, where mobs mete out their own idea of justice on 'blasphemous' people, based merely on suspicion. So it may be that the story has not got to them yet, who knows, but whatever the case, disrespect the Quran in front of a moderate muslim even, an i assure you, irrespective of your passport, colour or religion, am positive, they'll have your guts for garters.
just for pd who missed the point; there really is no issue of double standards here. so lets now get back to the original topic.
^ good to know..next time we are having quran desecration parties to not invite mod or regluar strength muslims. much props for the heads up Mamoolian.
Verizon, I think some Muslims believe that only when non-Muslims desecrate it is a sin, but when Muslims do it, it isn't done! Either that or it doesn't count. I am still loopy over the "they would never desecrate a book, kill someone maybe, but never desecrate a book" statement from yesterday.
Yeah not only that. I think you keep forgettting they were from Jalalabad where the riots actually began and the rioters torched library that had quran/s in it.
I am not trying to be repetitive but since you keep opeing threads on the same subject......
Minah_ pa: Muslims would rather behead a woman in Iraq because she was "perecieved" to be working forthe Americans, but they will never desecrate a holy book.
What is worse taking life cannot be reproduced or desecrating a book that can be reproduced. I am sure Faisal and others can justify innocent beheadings as well.
How can I forget Verizon, when we have you to keep reminding that the smugglers were from Jalalabad and were only thrown in jail, but no riots took place. But still... they were not Americans. How shameful. Now back to post #1. Whats with being American??
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