This guy in Iran is willing to die to remain true to himself. Why can this not be respected and honored? I donÂ’t know if I could stand up for my beliefs the way that he is, but that is all the more reason for me to admire him.
ItÂ’s not about being a Christian. He could be a Hindu or an atheist and he would be in the same predicament, and if he were an atheist, he would not necessarily back down. ItÂ’s a question of freedom, which is something that too many people in this country take for granted. This man deserves freedom and doesnÂ’t have it. People here have it, and donÂ’t deserve it.
You can say, “why doesn’t he back down for his family’s sake”, but he’s doing this for his family.
Which is a better life for his children…to die free or to live as autotrons programmed what to believe? Perhaps I would choose the later if I was in his position, but I understand and respect the words, “Give me liberty or give me death.” So, no I may not have as much character as this man, but that’s why I respect him.
People on the left want nothing but surrender, and they will not even consider taking a stand against an oppressive ideology even in nonviolent ways. They believe we must profusely apologize whenever someone accidentally burns a Koran without even considering the possibility that all the appeasement is actually encouraging the irrational behavior that is leading to war.
They also want this man to surrender and believe what he is told to believe. By his courage this man is shining a light on this horrible ideology. More and more people are opening their eyes and facing reality every day. Hopefully we can beat orthodox Islam without a war, so no this is not about attacking them militarily, but we are going to have to grow some courage. We can apologize for accidental Koran burnings, but the apology should make it clear that the Muslim world needs to grow up. We need to keep communicating that message, and make it clear that they will not erode freedom of speech in the west. Reformation cannot occur if we keep supporting the inquisitors. I simply invite liberals to keep an open mindÂ…to consider alternatives other that immediate unconditional surrender.
Islam must reform or die. Either outcome requires an open discussion of the problems in Islam just like an alcoholic must first admit that they are an alcoholic. If we do defeat or defuse this dangerous religion, this one brave man will have played a role. He may die, and his children may die, but our children will live free, in part, because of him.
Is that all you've got for a retort, Granny? BTW, do you often say you negged people when you pos'd them? Was it an accident? Were you seeing double when you clicked the button?
