We need to see the bigger picture

Submitted by Frank Luke (United States), Apr 7, 2011 at 20:50

While I share your concern about losing our freedom of expression, we need to bear in mind that when we deal with Moslem extremists, we are dealing with irrational and unjust people. I consider the Florida pastor's actions bad, not because it hurt Moslem sentiments, but because he endangered the lives of other innocent non-moslems. He has the right to endanger his own life, but when he risks the lives of poor, unprotected people elsewhere; he is showing very poor judgment.

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