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Martha R. · **Joined:** Sat Jun 30, 2012 8:45 am **Posts:** 2924

Take a look at this article about the signs that will be going up in New York. What do you think?

Anna1111 · **Joined:** Sat Jun 30, 2012 7:14 pm **Posts:** 8115

I don't see a link

Sis · **Joined:** Sat Jun 30, 2012 5:22 pm **Posts:** 8837

I saw one on the news and I don't see why it would be unconstitutional.

scottbiddle · **Posted:** Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:38 pm

What signs?

Martha R. · **Joined:** Sat Jun 30, 2012 8:45 am **Posts:** 2924

Hmmmm, I guess the link would help!
http://rt.com/usa/news/advertisements-g ... -york-609/

LisaTX · **Posted:** Fri Sep 21, 2012 3:32 pm

I don't know anything about the organization, but I don't see anything wrong with the sign itself. It's anti-Jihad, not anti-Muslim. And if those Freedom From Religion people can put up God and Christian bashing signs all over the U.S., I don't think anyone else should be exempt from the special treatment. They have the right to freedom of speech and we have the right to ignore it if we choose to. It's far from unconstitutional. Morally right? I guess that depends on their motives. I know I'm pro-Israel and against Jihad. I would have to know more about the organization and it's goals/motives before I would actually support the signs being in my town.

Anna1111 · **Joined:** Sat Jun 30, 2012 7:14 pm **Posts:** 8115

I think it is Constitutional, whether I agree with it or not.

The posting organization is Jewish, so has no obligation to follow Christian morals (except as Christianity intersect - which they often do).

I don't care for the ad since it give the appearance of calling all Moslems savages, not just those who are t*rr*rists. And, I don't see it as productive. Is some ter*o*ist going to stop in the subway and say, "Gee,. I'm a savage! I've got to stop this!" Being anti-t*rr*rist is like being in favor of Mom & Apple Pie.

Namecalling isn't always be a sin, since Christ called people "brood of vipers" and "hypocrites" - but which of us has the sinlessness to call names in the loving way Christ did? Almost None, IMHO.

Allie · **Posted:** Fri Sep 21, 2012 8:22 pm

Makes me awful glad I got to go to NY a few weeks ago. I'd be awful nervous with these signs everywhere! I see it as provocative.

Anna1111 · **Joined:** Sat Jun 30, 2012 7:14 pm **Posts:** 8115

To me, when we don't speak because we're *afraid,* the te**or*sts have already won. What the legal system couldn't to to revoke our First Amendment rights, the T*rr*rists have succeeded at.

I would refrain from making these comments because I think they're unfair, unkind - whatever.

But if it's for fear of provoking violence - That's like being an abused spouse who tries to be more and more perfect so they won't get hit. Eventually all your freedoms are gone . . . . and you're still getting hit.

Not a good direction for our country to be going in, free speech wise.

Tory · **Joined:** Sat Jun 30, 2012 6:58 pm **Posts:** 5828

I think there is a difference in not doing something because of the fear of provoking violence and doing something for the sole purpose of provoking someone to violence.

I hope that makes sence.

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