Imagine, for a moment, that you’re back in the mid 1940’s, with your 2008 knowledge, attitudes, ethics and morals. The Ku Klux Klan, which has seen it’s power rinse and fall several times over the course if it’s existence, is at the peak of its power in many parts of the country. They aren’t using terror tactics as much as they used to, but the threat of violence is helping them spread their religion of hate and keep critics silent.
You’re having a casual conversation with someone when the subject of the Klan comes up. “The Klan,” they say, “is based on a religious belief, and so everyone should respect their religion. Besides,” they add, “only a tiny percentage of the Klan actually commits violent acts. Most are just normal people who want to live their lives without bothering anyone. Calling them racists and terrorists is condemning them all for the actions of a few. You shouldn’t be painting a group with such a wide brush. That’s bigotry.”
What would your reaction be? .....
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
How to defeat the Islamic scourge
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