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[TheDHJ]

Saw a guy in Costco wearing a shirt proclaiming that Mohammed Sucks. He was also wearing some kind of a naval veteran something or other hat.

 

I'd like to send him to Auschwitz circa 1943 to see how much he likes the generalization of a culture. It really bothers me that some people viciously hate Muslims because of a small group of assholes. It's akin to hating Jews because of stupid shit that the Hasids do. 

 

I have many Muslim friends, (some of you have met one of them...the Paki) and they are all some of the most gracious, hospitable people I have come across culturally speaking.

 

Discuss.  

[insolent cur]

not much to discuss.  myopic ignorance shows it's face all too often in our society.

[gregoir]

and then you thought it was a good idea for a thread title?

[TheDHJ]

and then you thought it was a good idea for a thread title?

 

It's the image that's burning in my head. I'm looking to evoke feelings and discussion. Is it just because I live in an uber conservative area?

[TheDHJ]

P & R'd....

 

Sorry, I wasn't sure...though I was hoping a discussion in family would be possible on this topic. 

[nancykind]

that is difficult to believe.

 

at any rate, moved, edited

[TheDHJ]

I'm just going to stick to dick and fart jokes in family...have fun with this one kids.  

[MeOmYo]

Cololorado

[hoagie]

you should have said something.

[Spidergawd]

Better get a "Jesus Sucks" shirt for the next time you hit Costco.

 

Seriously, what a dick.

[Tim the Beek]

That sort of ignorance is really sad.

[TEO]

Interestingly, I have spoken with various veterans who firmly believe Muslims hate "us" and want to kill all of "us."

 

I do not know how such arises, propaganda on both sides?  Corrupt leaders?  

[JBetty]

Maybe the guy was gay and meant sucks in a good way.

Prolly served on a submarine.  prolly

[cheeseweasel]

Was he buying Jingos?

[Tim the Beek]

Interestingly, I have spoken with various veterans who firmly believe Muslims hate "us" and want to kill all of "us."

 

I do not know how such arises, propaganda on both sides?  Corrupt leaders?  

 

Throw in a little religious intolerance and I think you've got the recipe right.

[TEO]

Is religious intolerance inherent or learned?

[Tim the Beek]

Very much learned/taught, I think.

 

How else do you end up with people who worship the same God killing one another in his name?

[Spidergawd]

I think you need to fold in a generous pinch of ignorance to make that recipe complete.

[Tim the Beek]

Oh, I specialize in ignorance.

[Spidergawd]

[TEO]

Is that type of ignorance inherent or learned?

[Spidergawd]

Both, really.  When you think about it, ALL ignorance is inherent.  Intolerance and bigotry is learned.  Together, it's a bad combination.

[china cat]

I saw a bumper sticker that read "Kick their ass and steal their gas."

 

real class act right there.

[Spidergawd]

Classy.  They probably had truck nuts too.