I just spent the better part of the last two hours editing this thread. I must say it was almost a waste of my time, other than getting the satisfaction of deleting several frivolous posts by lots of members. While both Coyote and BillyBob seem to feel this is the perfect place to illustrate the immaturity and sheer futility of name calling, there were even posts I deleted by other mods. (Hey, we're all human here)

Here's what I noticed:

This thread is about an alleged Muslim Outrage. The OP linked an article that puts it all into context. The premise is Muslims are thought of by many as a violent religion. It also raised the premise that the freedom of speech is what seems to be at risk here.

If you'd like to counter that argument go for it. However, you won't get far by engaging in the following:
1. Talking about how any other religion is violent too
2. Changing the discussion to comparative religion
3. Comparing the Koran to the Bible verse by verse
4. Talking about the drug/alcohol use of a President
5. Talking about the drug use of a Presidential candidate
6. Personally attacking another user

Do try and stay on topic will ya'?

The OP has made several attempts to keep his thread on target. I'm not here to say that any of those other topics discussed were frivolous, just that they're frivolous to this thread. Feel free to start another thread in the correct forum. I'd suggest:
Political Opinions & Beliefs
Religion
Middle East
Elections and Campaigns

Knock yourself out. Debate is highly encouraged. But please honor the intent of the original thread whenever you post.

It's a concept based on mutual respect. You'd be surprised at how productive things get when we all adopt it.

Thank you and have a nice day.

Party on!

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Ecclesiastes 10:2 (NIV)