Burning the AL-Quran Flammable Freedom of speech debate
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Violence broke out in Afghanistan and caused 22 people died after a Florida priest burned a Quran. Action and reaction to it has raised questions about freedom of speech, and citizens as well as Islamic leaders in Kern County was considering this issue.
The protests appeared to peak on Monday (4 / 4). But the violence has started on Friday (fourth) and of killing seven UN employees, a number of wounded and dead.
The protests appeared to peak on Monday (4 / 4). But the violence has started on Friday (fourth) and of killing seven UN employees, a number of wounded and dead.
"This is a cumulative problem that has been going on for some time," said Emad Meerza, president of the Islamic Shura Council of Bakersfield. He said the deaths that occur in response to the burning of the Quran is wrong.
"This is a crime against humanity," says Meerza. "Islam is clearly against this."
But, Meerza said that Muslims in foreign countries rather than just react to the burning of the Quran.
He believes that the Afghan people think of Americans against their religion, especially after the U.S. troops in their country for 10 years. "This war is against Muslims, this war against Islam, this war against the Quran," he said. "It's becoming more concern for Muslims, not just for certain people."
Meerza argues that the position of most Americans overshadowed by the rhetoric of some politicians, activists, academics, and others. "They really sharply criticize all religions and their followers," says Meerza.
Then, Meerza think that the Afghan people misunderstand, when I heard about the Quran being burned. "The majority of Americans do not like the action, and they consider it sickening. But abroad, they do not see it."
Al-Quran was burnt on 20 March by the same priest who threatened to take action on 11 September. Reverend Terry Jones "hear" the holy book and then burn it.
Senator Harry Reid of Nevada said on CBS's Face the Nation on Sunday (3 / 4) that the trial is a publicity stunt.
"It's really too bad, and I think people should understand the consequences of what they are doing under the pretext of religion," said Reid.
Senator Lindsay Graham of South Carolina said the action could be regarded as freedom of speech.
"I hope we can find a way to ask the person responsible," he said. "Freedom of speech is a good idea, but we were at war. In World War II, you have limits on what can you do if it will inspire the enemy.
"This is a crime against humanity," says Meerza. "Islam is clearly against this."
But, Meerza said that Muslims in foreign countries rather than just react to the burning of the Quran.
He believes that the Afghan people think of Americans against their religion, especially after the U.S. troops in their country for 10 years. "This war is against Muslims, this war against Islam, this war against the Quran," he said. "It's becoming more concern for Muslims, not just for certain people."
Meerza argues that the position of most Americans overshadowed by the rhetoric of some politicians, activists, academics, and others. "They really sharply criticize all religions and their followers," says Meerza.
Then, Meerza think that the Afghan people misunderstand, when I heard about the Quran being burned. "The majority of Americans do not like the action, and they consider it sickening. But abroad, they do not see it."
Al-Quran was burnt on 20 March by the same priest who threatened to take action on 11 September. Reverend Terry Jones "hear" the holy book and then burn it.
Senator Harry Reid of Nevada said on CBS's Face the Nation on Sunday (3 / 4) that the trial is a publicity stunt.
"It's really too bad, and I think people should understand the consequences of what they are doing under the pretext of religion," said Reid.
Senator Lindsay Graham of South Carolina said the action could be regarded as freedom of speech.
"I hope we can find a way to ask the person responsible," he said. "Freedom of speech is a good idea, but we were at war. In World War II, you have limits on what can you do if it will inspire the enemy.
Source : SM
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