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I find it interesting that some of the people who vehemently protest the Mosque at Ground Zero being built even though it is an expression of Freedom of Religion also think this Pastor should disregard diplomacy, common courtesy, and the possibility of causing violence to be directed at our troops just to express his freedom of religion.
Both are legally fine (well, with the exception of not being able to burn books as a city ordinance of Gainesville) and an expression of a constitutionally protected freedom. However, both are in bad taste.
Disagreement on the mosque is one thing but getting soldiers killed is a little beyond bad taste don't you think??
"Pizz Christ" can win a Visual Arts Competition award and be sponsored in part by the National Endowment for the Arts...and taxpayers.
...but, suddenly many are apoplectic that Islam dare be accosted or disrespected.
Please, you don't know how many of us liberals were just as disgusted by that so-called piece of art as you. I know I was and being an artist myself I understand that one of the main purposes of art is to evolve emotion in the viewer. In the case of the book burning, though, a Christian is suppose to follow the teachings of Jesus, not teach intolerance and hate which is what Terry Jones is doing.
Please, you don't know how many of us liberals were just as disgusted by that so-called piece of art as you. I know I was and being an artist myself I understand that one of the main purposes of art is to evolve emotion in the viewer. In the case of the book burning, though, a Christian is suppose to follow the teachings of Jesus, not teach intolerance and hate which is what Terry Jones is doing.
Would you support the burning if it was art?
NOT like it but support the artists right to do so?
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