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Group says 'American Sniper' film spurs threats against Muslims

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CHICAGO (Reuters) - An Arab-American civil rights organization has asked "American Sniper" director Clint Eastwood and actor Bradley Cooper to denounce hateful language directed at U.S. Arabs and Muslims after the release of the film about a Navy marksman.The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) said in a letter to Eastwood and Cooper that its members had become targets of "violent threats" since early last week, before "American Sniper" went into general release. The letter said Eastwood and Cooper, the film's producer and star, could bolster the ADC's message of tolerance.
"It is our opinion that you could play a significant role in assisting us in alleviating the danger we are facing,” said the letter, dated Jan. 21. Reuters was provided a copy on Saturday.
The film is a box office hit and has been nominated for six Academy Awards, including best picture.

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So now, these groups, this one in particular is accused of not only aiding the Palestine against Israel, but, would not be surprising to see members within supporting the current terrorism against the west (that is my opinion)...They don't like anything accurate being shown that puts them in the disgusting light that they are....So, now they want to attack the 1st amendment here....
 
So now, these groups, this one in particular is accused of not only aiding the Palestine against Israel, but, would not be surprising to see members within supporting the current terrorism against the west (that is my opinion)...They don't like anything accurate being shown that puts them in the disgusting light that they are....So, now they want to attack the 1st amendment here....

um where is the attack on the 1st amendment?
 
At this point, yeah, that's pretty much what I expect. Adopt victim status, then make demands.
 
I wonder what would happen if some arab movie maker made a film about a mythical arab sniper taking out westerners one at a time, and portraying them as heathens in the process.

Boy, that would go over like a lead balloon, eh?
 
Perhaps those arab americans need to start doing something within their religion to curtail the terrorism. We aren't mad at them. We are mad at what they are a part of. Perhaps they should lift a finger.
 
So now, these groups, this one in particular is accused of not only aiding the Palestine against Israel, but, would not be surprising to see members within supporting the current terrorism against the west (that is my opinion)...They don't like anything accurate being shown that puts them in the disgusting light that they are....So, now they want to attack the 1st amendment here....

What "hateful language directed at U.S. Arabs and Muslims?"

At worst, Kyle is shown refering to insurgents and insurgent sympathizers as being "savages." There are absolutely no instances of the term being used as a racial slur against Muslims or Arabs in general, let alone those living in the United States.
 
I wonder what would happen if some arab movie maker made a film about a mythical arab sniper taking out westerners one at a time, and portraying them as heathens in the process.

Boy, that would go over like a lead balloon, eh?

Nothing would happen. Our self-image isn't so weak that we need affirmation by those from other cultures. We dont become offended if someone else verbalizes that the kkk or the Westboro morons are a bunch of assholes.

This is the same type issue as the Muhammad cartoons that so many were trying to blame for the bengazi situation.
 
I wonder what would happen if some arab movie maker made a film about a mythical arab sniper taking out westerners one at a time, and portraying them as heathens in the process.

Boy, that would go over like a lead balloon, eh?

Nothing would happen. Our self-image isn't so weak that we need affirmation by those from other cultures. We dont become offended if someone else verbalizes that the kkk or the Westboro morons are a bunch of assholes.

This is the same type issue as the Muhammad cartoons that so many were trying to blame for the bengazi situation.

As a matter of fact, they already make those kinds of movies. They have been doing so for more than a decade at this point.

This one, for example:

Valley of the Wolves: Iraq - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Apparently glorifies suicide bombers blowing up American troops in Iraq, and features Billy Zane as an EVVVVIIILLL mustache twirling American commander.
 
I wonder what would happen if some arab movie maker made a film about a mythical arab sniper taking out westerners one at a time, and portraying them as heathens in the process.

Boy, that would go over like a lead balloon, eh?

Oh heavens no, all of the movies made in Arab countries(and third world countries in general) are all extremely political correct everyone knows that. :lol:
 
As a matter of fact, they already make those kinds of movies. They have been doing so for more than a decade at this point.

This one, for example:

Valley of the Wolves: Iraq - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Apparently glorifies suicide bombers blowing up American troops in Iraq, and features Billy Zane as an EVVVVIIILLL mustache twirling American commander.

I am HIGHLY offended by this movie. We should go kill some muslims to show them we don't like this movie. Oh wait, that's right, we're not savages.
 
As a matter of fact, they already make those kinds of movies. They have been doing so for more than a decade at this point.

This one, for example:

Valley of the Wolves: Iraq - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Apparently glorifies suicide bombers blowing up American troops in Iraq, and features Billy Zane as an EVVVVIIILLL mustache twirling American commander.

Meh - the things they highlight in that movie as controversial WERE controversial when they happened - even to US citizens. Some were based on real events that took place with individual soldiers who were serving overseas and who ultimately were punished for their wrong-doings according to US law [military or otherwise]. So . . . not like it's offensive to me. *shrug*

I've never seen it, but just knowing what might be in it doesn't really get me mussed up.
 
Meh - the things they highlight in that movie as controversial WERE controversial when they happened - even to US citizens. Some were based on real events that took place with individual soldiers who were serving overseas and who ultimately were punished for their wrong-doings according to US law [military or otherwise]. So . . . not like it's offensive to me. *shrug*

I've never seen it, but just knowing what might be in it doesn't really get me mussed up.

You could argue the same thing with regard to American Sniper.

Everything shown in the film has happened at some point, even if it didn't necessarily happen to Kyle. :shrug:

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Arguably, it's also kind of silly to respond to the mere - temporary and non-lethal - detaining of a few Turkish commandos (who were, objectively speaking, running around in an American controlled war zone, generally acting shady as Hell, without identifying themselves) with a full fledged terror campaign and suicide bombings. The "hood incident" mentioned above does seems to have been what set the Turkish filmmakers off, originally.
 
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You could argue the same thing with regard to American Sniper.

Everything shown in the film has happened at some point, even if it didn't necessarily happen to Kyle. :shrug:

Well that's my point.
It happened - it was that way [still is that way] so - for those who are all immersed in the controversy - I don't get what their problem is.

They're trying to make it 'all about every one of us' and it's not all about every Muslim . . . it's all about 'every one of THOSE extremists'. Perspective is needed, and perspective is lost.

Sometimes I get the sense that they'd be happier with lies and falsehoods that misrepresent the reality only to spare some feelings. Like - my god - North Korean education standards or some ridiculous tripe.
 
At this point, yeah, that's pretty much what I expect. Adopt victim status, then make demands.

Yup. Hopefully someone will remind them that in this country they have the right to voice their opposition because of people like Kyle, and that the makers of the movie have the right to ignore it. They are in the business of making movies, not promoting the agenda of any group. Reality is not always sensitive to the needs of the easily offended.
 
So now, these groups, this one in particular is accused of not only aiding the Palestine against Israel, but, would not be surprising to see members within supporting the current terrorism against the west (that is my opinion)...They don't like anything accurate being shown that puts them in the disgusting light that they are....So, now they want to attack the 1st amendment here....

seriously people? they just asked that threats and hate speech directed at Muslims and Arabs and Arab Americans in general be condemned


no ones trying to stop the movie no one is attacking g the 1st amendment no one if trying to force any 1 to do anything

the op kind of proves their point though

Arab Americans are generally not the insurgents in Iraq yet hear they are getting lumped together with them and accused of supporting terrorism

and also attacking the 1st amendment
 
Yup. Hopefully someone will remind them that in this country they have the right to voice their opposition because of people like Kyle, and that the makers of the movie have the right to ignore it. They are in the business of making movies, not promoting the agenda of any group. Reality is not always sensitive to the needs of the easily offended.

And besides that, if you want to maintain the culture in which you grew up, then remain in that culture, rather than moving to another place, but trying to change it to what you left. It appears that they want to have their cake and eat it too. Live where they have the freedom to succeed and enjoy the benefits of a western-style democracy, but get offended that we don't show reverence to their religious culture. Sorry, but in this country, nobody's religion is off-limits.
 
And besides that, if you want to maintain the culture in which you grew up, then remain in that culture, rather than moving to another place, but trying to change it to what you left. It appears that they want to have their cake and eat it too. Live where they have the freedom to succeed and enjoy the benefits of a western-style democracy, but get offended that we don't show reverence to their religious culture. Sorry, but in this country, nobody's religion is off-limits.

who are you talking about?
 
Where do you think the culture you live in came from? The pizza, burger, ballet, the beers ..... it came with migrants
 
I wonder what would happen if some arab movie maker made a film about a mythical arab sniper taking out westerners one at a time, and portraying them as heathens in the process.

Boy, that would go over like a lead balloon, eh?

I bet a fair number of people on this forum and some hollywood lefties would go nuts talking about how great it was.
 
Where do you think the culture you live in came from? The pizza, burger, ballet, the beers ..... it came with migrants

now I a want cheeseburger pizza maybe with a pretzel crust and a beer/cheese dip sauce your ruining my figure man

well ok more like helping me maintain it but still
 
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I bet a fair number of people on this forum and some hollywood lefties would go nuts talking about how great it was.

If it was a good film, maybe. My guess is, it wouldn't be.
 
As a matter of fact, they already make those kinds of movies. They have been doing so for more than a decade at this point.

This one, for example:

Valley of the Wolves: Iraq - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Apparently glorifies suicide bombers blowing up American troops in Iraq, and features Billy Zane as an EVVVVIIILLL mustache twirling American commander.

Geez, he must really need the work. That Titanic money didn't last forever, apparently.

Anyway, does anyone see all the imaginary liberals in MrVicchio's head lauding this movie?
 
I think half of the controversy could have been avoided by leaving the word, 'American' out of the title. A lot of people on either side wouldn't get so excited about a movie called 'Sniper'.Michael Moore probably wouldn't have even commented, Muslims probably wouldn't have gotten their rage outed about the movie 'Sniper', and the only surprise about Seth Rogen is that anyone even cares about his opinion.
The word 'American' is one of those big, red buttons. Kinda like 'patriot'.
 
I think half of the controversy could have been avoided by leaving the word, 'American' out of the title. A lot of people on either side wouldn't get so excited about a movie called 'Sniper'.Michael Moore probably wouldn't have even commented, Muslims probably wouldn't have gotten their rage outed about the movie 'Sniper', and the only surprise about Seth Rogen is that anyone even cares about his opinion.
The word 'American' is one of those big, red buttons. Kinda like 'patriot'.
Only to a certain sect of people that believe falsehoods of this Great Nation. They can piss off.
 
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