From the Imams of Kansas City....

[HonestChieffan]

Freedom of speech is abhorrent to these wackjobs.


The leadership of the Islamic Society of Greater Kansas City have launched an online petition campaign for President Obama to back a bill to limit the free speech of American citizens they deem offensive.

The petition states:

he undersigned Board Of Directors and members of the Islamic Society of Greater Kansas City (ISGKC) urges you to sponsor a bill that outlaws any action that may insult one’s religion. We utterly disagree with the violence that has taken place and the death of United States Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and other members of the United States embassy staff in Libya. We support the apprehension and conviction of those responsible for such acts.

We understand the First Amendment (Amendment I) to the United States Constitution is part of the Bill of Rights and, as such, prohibits the making of any law respecting an establishment of religion, impeding the free exercise of religion, abridging the freedom of speech, infringing on the freedom of the press, etc., but when the allowance of “free” speech incites violence it should be banned.

The film behind the violence that is occurring in part of the Muslim world, “The Innocence of Muslims”, although it may be amateurish, its contents are very disturbing and insulting to the religion and has ignited an already volatile part of the world. The film is repulsive to the sensibilities of Muslims and offends the religion of Islam in multiple ways; by denigrating the seriousness of Islam, our Prophet and the Muslims in general. We believe that it would be in everyone’s interest to ban such actions from reoccurring.

Actions as such should not be tolerated as they are very offensive. The violence that has taken place as a result of this film is very alarming. As Muslims, violence of any sort is prohibited in our religion. Those people who are carrying out these acts cannot possibly call themselves devout Muslims as they are acting out of pure rage and not out of religious duties. We condemn the violence and feel that, in spite of the First Amendment of the U. S. Constitution, action may be necessary to pass such a bill or, at least, censure such actions in order to calm the current situation as well as prevent future re-occurrences.

American Muslims are hard-working, law abiding, and tax paying citizens. Everyone respects freedom of speech and the First Amendment in general, however, when freedom of speech results in defaming and insulting others and provokes the killing of innocent people, it should be outlawed. In light of the recent situation, the Islamic Society of Greater Kansas City hopes you may take up this cause and urge other representatives to do the same. We appreciate your time and efforts.

http://pjmedia.com/tatler/2012/09/24...ican-citizens/

[petegz28]

I've never seen people so insecure in their religion

[Rain Man]

So if this statement makes me want to hit the guys who wrote it, can we stop them from writing garbage like this?

[LiveSteam]

Islam needs to learn to tell a couple jew jokes, burn a flag & call Muhammad in the morning

[Pawnmower]

Change.org|Online Petition Template

troll away

[J Diddy]

Originally Posted by LiveSteam

Islam needs to learn to tell a couple jew jokes, burn a flag & call Muhammad in the morning

No kidding.

[J Diddy]

Originally Posted by petegz28

I've never seen people so insecure in their religion

I know. I mean the dude's their god, he can handle his own....if he's real.

[AustinChief]

Originally Posted by J Diddy

I know. I mean the dude's their god, he can handle his own....if he's real.

well, he's really just their prophet.. but point taken.

[ReynardMuldrake]

The more unpopular speech is, the more important is it that it be protected. That is why it is especially critical for offensive speech to remain free.

There is no constitutional right to remain unoffended. If they are looking for state-sponsored censorship, they are searching in the wrong country.

[J Diddy]

Originally Posted by AustinChief

well, he's really just their prophet.. but point taken.

Well, please don't tell them that I messed that up. I don't want any repercussions.

[listopencil]

Originally Posted by ReynardMuldrake

The more unpopular speech is, the more important is it that it be protected. That is why it is especially critical for offensive speech to remain free.

There is no constitutional right to remain unoffended. If they are looking for state-sponsored censorship, they are searching in the wrong country.

^

[AustinChief]

Originally Posted by J Diddy

Well, please don't tell them that I messed that up. I don't want any repercussions.

Your secret is safe with me!

[Rausch]

I think the only thing I've ever agreed with Memyselfislamicfundalimst on is that "we have no idea the war we're getting in to."

And we don't.