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I just read this and intend to read II, III, and IV...but for now let me just say that this is scary and very true, Outstanding write Naut.
posted by
Sinome
on December 14, 2008 at 2:30 PM
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Well.........
It may be a
small gesture..................but a welcome one in a city devastated by a terrorist massacre. An influential Muslim trust has refused to bury the bodies of the nine terrorists who killed at least 174 people in Mumbai, declaring that they have no place in Islam. The decision will mean that the dead terrorists will likely not find any burial sites in Mumbai, and that they will probably not get buried within the required three days......
Perhaps they could bury them in a pig sty.........but then, that would be an insult to the pigs.........
posted by
Corbin_Dallas
on December 2, 2008 at 6:26 AM
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You are so right....
....and that's what scares me!
posted by
metalrat
on December 1, 2008 at 9:24 PM
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I finally updated my blog for the day and I have this series promoted. I will watch for future installment! Thank you! Shelly
posted by
sam444
on December 1, 2008 at 6:45 PM
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I feel sad that this is driving people into Islamophobia... cos the Muslims
are really the worst victims of communal pogroms and communal violence in India
posted by
Straightforward
on December 1, 2008 at 1:48 AM
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Is there nothing that one can do to be prepared, to improve their security/safety, especially when traveling abroad or staying in nice hotels?
posted by
TAPS.
on December 1, 2008 at 1:40 AM
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Yes naut, you are totally right on the topic of Islamophobia. Having spent 6 months in a secular but nontheless Islamic country, I have learned a lot about "real" Islam which has absolutely nothing to do with fanatism and violence. I think it is a duty for writers (including me) to try and curb Islamophobia and mark the evil crazies as what they are: absolut fanatics without a God to be fanatic about.
posted by
vogue
on November 30, 2008 at 2:07 PM
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Yes Naut, there is a time to pray, and a time to act...
so long as we all proceed wisely...i'm heartened to see that u've inspired gifted writers like Sam444 to write & to contribute wisdom to this issue...when used wisely, us writers have the power to influence the society at large...keep up the good work, and hope more talent will pour on this issue...i'm waiting for other talented writers like Bhaskar, Afzal, Mariaki, Troosha to start contributing their talents both here on blogit as well as elsewhere to help bring more world-wide attention, enlightenment & co-operation to this critical issue, best, Ash
posted by
ash_pradhan
on November 30, 2008 at 11:52 AM
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You know all the libs would blame the West and say we never allowed these people to fit in. I've heard them say this stuff.
posted by
mordent
on November 30, 2008 at 11:33 AM
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Naut
but it managed to have the whole world pay attention and watch! This aspect of the attack cannot be understated. They achieve attention and suddenly well-guarded complacency turns into “Oops, it’s not over yet”. They awaken the fear.
posted by
Troosha
on November 30, 2008 at 8:41 AM
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One way to deal with it effectively is to unite countries and resources and isolate these insane elements who have no respect for fellow human beings. Can we allow a bunch of extremists to carry on like this? If we can unite against AIDS, cancer and other deadly diseases what stops us from eliminating terrorism which is affecting each and every human being on this planet
posted by
hardilaziz
on November 30, 2008 at 7:58 AM
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It is terrifying. And, if you read my post, you'll see the difference between the Islamic Extremist's destructive "Call to Arms" and the Jewish response Call to Arms - as in using these limbs to hug, comfort and aid the world. A world of difference in one word. Mal
posted by
gapcohen
on November 29, 2008 at 8:02 PM
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This is very well stated Naut! I am so happy you are addressing this issue! I will promote at my blog beginning tomorrow! Shelly
for those who have perished needlessly.
posted by
sam444
on November 29, 2008 at 6:59 PM
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Powerful & to the point...any specific constructive suggestions?...
also, the Obama team has a web-site where anyone can make any suggestions for improvement...keep up the good work...enlightened folks like urself have much to contribute than what they give themselves credit for, best, Ash
posted by
ash_pradhan
on November 29, 2008 at 8:54 AM
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My heart breaks for this world. We never learn. We make the same mistakes over and over time after time, century after century. How the gods must weep at our ignorance of each other.~Peace, OTA
posted by
Blue_feathers
on November 29, 2008 at 8:45 AM
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