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Politics : Bush Administration's Media Manipulation--MediaGate?
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To: Proud_Infidel who wrote (9588)2/19/2007 10:23:18 PM
From: one_less  Read Replies (2) of 9838
 
"Believe it or not, sometimes "disdain" is called for,

I don't believe that your claims are valid and I have said so. When I challenge you on any of your claims, you whine that I am name calling and run away or ban me.

If you believe that all Muslims are deserving of disdain, and that the proper thing to do is incite others to have disdain for all Muslims, and you are willing to stand behind that position when I challenge you on it then I would have some respect for you. However, that act is one which has zero tolerance for the members of a group. It is only valid when you admit to that condition. It is one that has categorically made negative assumptions about any member of that group. It is one prejudiced against Muslims. That qualifies it as bigotry. Do you object to me using the term because it has become more of a taboo in our culture than the actual actions of prejudice toward others? Or do you object because you are afraid it places you in an indefensible position? (I'm not referring to the cult thread where you have plenty of defenses).

Its a straight question. The word bigot is a legitimate word when used to label the attitudes and conduct described above. Hiding behind the 'name calling' taboo is not a straight answer to the question.
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