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Originally Posted by Oberon
Equally, is intolerance to a religion that has people who are intolerant acceptable? Is deliberately seeking to offend this religion any different than members of that religion seeking to offend you? Is burning a copy of the Qu'ran any different than burning the American flag?
Two wrongs, and all that.  |
I believe the article address that too to some extent.
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Research does confirm that provocation is perhaps the single most important cause of aggression (Anderson & Bushman, 2002). But does this mean that the video is to blame for the actions of people who chose to go into the streets with assault rifles with the intention of burning a building while people were inside? Where is the responsibility here? If a man comes up to me and says, "You're mother is a whore!" am I not responsible for how I choose to react? Even if the man is deliberately trying to incite me to fight, I would still be held legally responsible in a court of law if I chose to react with violence. As a human being I have a choice about how I react to provocation. In such a situation I have many choices, such as telling the man he is a stupid idiot and walking away.
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You can burn my Bible, my constitution, my favorite comic book, the national ensign or call my mom something Id rather not hear. Cant say Id be your friend but Id still help you in a time of trouble. Not lop your head off. Though I might make fun of your silly english accent.
sticks and stones... and all that
