Real Democracy & Porn

Submitted by Matt Johnson (United States), Jan 26, 2007 at 04:58

Dear Syed,

Thanks for your reply. I can only comment by stating unequivocally that there is nothing more repulsively pornographic than the Islamic tradition established by your namesake of cutting peoples heads off, especially while they are alive. In a free society, the pornography you object to is a matter of individual choice. If you don't like it, don't participate in it, speak out against it, but don't cut peoples heads off because you don't agree with it.

Regarding democracy, no, I have absolutely no respect whatsoever for Palestinian, Algerian or any other "democracy" that does not guarantee to protect the life, liberty, property, or pursuit of happiness of ALL it's citizens (including minorities) regardless of race, creed, color, religion, national origin or sex. The "democratic vote" you refer to is just mob rule. Before the U.S. civil war, the majority of Americans voted for legalized slavery. That was despicable, it was wrong and it was changed. Is slavery OK just because the majority of the mob votes for it? Of course not.

Syed, I've been to several Islamic countries, and have some good Muslim friends. I hope you will find it in yourself to reject hate and embrace real democracy so that ALL people can have a chance for a good & happy life, not just Muslims of the caliphate.

Peace to you!

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