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420:
I'm sure everyone has heard about the death threats against the creators of South Park over a recent episode.

Check this out:

News Article: South Park censored after threat of fatwa over Muhammad episode

Jon Stewart's Response Daily Show Clip

Simpson's Response from last night's episode:



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Meclar:
Two sides of the same coin.

Soul Sojourner:
I read about this shit last week.

The creators of South Park didn't censor it, Comedy Central did.

It was a stupid move. I definitely feel that they should make a second one. Comedy Central should have the sense not to censor it the second time.

Mo:
Dunno I'm torn on this one.  There is certainly something to be said for respecting others belief systems.  It's one thing to have no qualms about making fun of yourself or your beliefs but one shouldn't think themselves entitled to do the same about others.  It's common knowledge that Muslims take their religion very seriously, especially when it comes to Mohammad.  On the other hand, there is certainly no place for extremist making death threats.

420:
Frankly I don't know how anyone can be torn on this issue.

Not just because organized religion is a sham but because religious beliefs are private and personal, and there is no justification for threatening someone's life over a private and personal belief.

And seriously, when it really comes down to it, a death threat is a death threat regardless of the reason. It's simply against the law in civilized society. Even religious people have to obey the law regardless of what liberties they believe their "God" has granted them.

Also, am I the only one who thinks it's ironic that a religion can be threatened? Is there really such a thing as blasphemy? Is God (take your pick) really that much of a pussy? Maybe I'm missing the point but I thought God was a little too mature to be bullied by a bunch of mortals.

-420

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