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Originally Posted by Pacifier
A question to dragonlich, I've just read some more informations about Theo van Gogh and do you think he was a fair dealing, constructive critc of islam?
From what I've read o far I would call him a racist asshole (he called Muslims "goatfuckers" and Mohammed a paedophile). But perhaps this was just his way of "artistic provocation".
Of course this would in no way justify the murder, but I'm just wondering.
BTW: The latest movie "submission" can be downloaded here:
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Damn! I believe any discussion of van Gogh's views is a subtle admission that well, maybe this "racist asshole" deserved to have his head sawed off! Afterall, he was a "rightwinger." Theo van Gogh may have offended many a Muslim, but if they choose to live in a western liberal society, being offended is simply something they will have to live with. That's the nature of our culture. That's what it means to be tolerant. And this gets to the very heart of our discussion. The radical muslims do not want to assimilate. Instead, they demand that their host culture change to reflect their beliefs.
Democracy DEMANDS open debate and the expression of even the most unpopular ideas-- how many times have you heard that from people who are defending "art" that insults and mocks Jesus, Mary, Christianity, and other religious and cultural icons?