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Re: Shooting at Muhammad Art Exhibit in Texas
I have to defend her? Nope.
Now I oppose the government stepping in and preventing her from being a hateful bigot, just as I'd defend the rights of the KKK to hold a rally. But I'll not personally defend her actions as justified or morally acceptable. I'll not pretend that she's blameless in the shootings. The people who attacked the gathering are certainly guilty, and no amount of hate is justification for their actions. But failing to blame her for inciting the situation is no better than making excuses for the terrorists.
I dont mean you have to respect her-thats not the point at all-my point was you have to defend her. Or are you going to allow a bunch of medieval hayseeds with guns decide that for you?
I have to defend her? Nope.
Now I oppose the government stepping in and preventing her from being a hateful bigot, just as I'd defend the rights of the KKK to hold a rally. But I'll not personally defend her actions as justified or morally acceptable. I'll not pretend that she's blameless in the shootings. The people who attacked the gathering are certainly guilty, and no amount of hate is justification for their actions. But failing to blame her for inciting the situation is no better than making excuses for the terrorists.