Why I think “Draw Mohammed Day” is a bad idea

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by ErrantX • 16 years ago

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lhorie5• 16 years ago

As I hinted at in another post, I think the campaign is trolling using a lame excuse.

The free speech / censorship argument really doesn't hold water for the South Park episode. Comedy Central/Viacom is a corporation. They can choose to show on their air time whatever they want.

If you get killed because you drew Mohammed, then,

1) you totally had it coming

2) you were a victim of a criminal offense (poor you, you're dead now)

3) but, SURPRISE, your free speech was not violated! (remember, the goverment is the only one who can violate your free speech rights)

foldr4• 16 years ago

>3) (remember, the goverment is the only one who can violate your free speech rights)

I think this idea is a far greater danger to freedom of speech than a few radical Muslims.

lhorie5• 16 years ago

Sorry, your statement is a bit confusing. Are you saying the idea of the government actually censoring is dangerous or that there are other entities beside the government that can violate your free speech right?

ErrantX• 16 years ago

Oh man, really?

If you get killed because you drew Mohammed, then, 1) you totally had it coming

I think we have a reasonable right to expect not to be killed for being rude/offensive. There are lots of rude and offensive people in the world - they don't deserve to die!

lhorie5• 16 years ago

Legally, you do have the right not get killed. That's not what I'm talking about. If I punch you in the face, and you attack me back, then I had it coming, regardless of what the law has to say.

Why I think “Draw Mohammed Day” is a bad idea

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