yizuman

I think for most people would know which side gets the most attention than the other. This is a perfect example of how "political correctness" runs amok.

Burn a Koran bad, burn a Holy Bible okay? - National Homeland Security | Examiner.com

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Bottesini

Isn't this a religious discussion?

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souggy

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Got nothing to do with political correctness.

Minorities are always louder than the majority, hence the term: "silent majority."

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rockdrummer

Yep... More double standards.

rockdrummer

Sure it does. And the article clearly states that as well.

souggy

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Nice way of omitting the rest of the quote, rendering the first sentence void.

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Jiro

neither. It's the media.

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souggy

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I don't see it as double-standards. The way Americans complain about Muslims is quite similar to how Canadians complain about First Nations here. Yes, Canadians do complain about "special rights" and "exemptions" natives are granted.



The article clearly show that the majority are not on the same footings as minority groups. if we are not sensitive to the cries of minorities, we would be living in a populist society through democratic dictatorship where ethnocide runs rampage.

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Reba

It's really two separate two-part questions.

1. Which action gets more coverage by the media?
Why?

2. Which action gets you personally more upset?
Why?

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Jiro

You've been doing this kind of field for many years so what do you think why's that?

both. because it's offensive and ignorant.

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kokonut

Sure, it is double standards. It's also political correctness run amok, too.

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posts from hell

Now we got to discuss WHY burning things is offensive.

Jiro

yea like... burning American flag

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TXgolfer

Can't we all just agree to burn Harlan Corben books? That guy is horrible.

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souggy

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1) It generate publicity and it's easier to prey on the sympathy or empathy of people in the name of "oppression."

2) Theorically, both should offend me, but in application? I have been de-sensitivized to Bible burnings over the years. The Qu'ran? It is a relatively new thing (to me) to burn them, so of course I would be more vocal on the issue.

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Reba

The common saying in the press world is, "If it bleeds, it leads." That is, the more sensational a story is, the more likely it will get more attention.

Since the burning of Korans is more likely to have violent repercussions than burning Bibles would, the Koran story gets more coverage.


True that.

posts from hell

Why is the act of burning offensive. Is blowing either bible/koran up equally as offensive? Is shredding them as well?

Why fire?

Jiro

it's the act of destroying and desecrating it in any manner that makes it offensive.

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TXgolfer

Fire is symbolic...... for both a painful, vengeful end and purifying.

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souggy

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Golfer got it.

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Hmm.. Guess I am not as affected.

Tousi

Yeah, the symbolism is very powerful re: fire vs, say, a shredder....

kokonut

As opposed to throwing it into a sewer pond?

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Tousi

Or as opposed to flying pigs dropping beer kegs over the Mideast.....*slinking away.....*

Jiro

ah... just like that several incidents documented by Red Cross at Gitmo Camp that the US guard desecrated Koran by throwing it into toilet? and having the guard dog carrying Koran in its mouth? and urinating on it? and bunch more?

yea several guards were dismissed.

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Reba

Fire is also a more public and visible action, and usually a group activity.

Jiro

they can simply step on it or urinate on it.

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rockdrummer

Really? Don't you think that it has a lot to do with WHAT is being destroyed or desecrated? I cerntianly do. How can just "the act" be be considered offensive?

yizuman

Or slapping the Koran with a sandal or shoe in which in their culture is an insult as liken to flipping the bird.

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