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The future must not belong to those who slander the prophet of Islam. But to be credible, those who condemn that slander must also condemn the hate we see in the images of Jesus Christ that are desecrated, churches are destroyed, or the Holocaust is denied.
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This was quoted on the fb status of one of my friends. What is interesting to note here is that Obama has condemned Sam Bacile and all others like him. As far as I know, neither Romney nor any other Republican leader has said half as much. In fact, most GOPers have accused the President of cowardice by "apologizing" to Muslims.
However, notice the second part where Obama lays an equal condemnation for anti-Christian and anti-Jewish hate. Obama has remained
impartial, and has called everyone out for their respective garbage: its wrong to hurt the sentiments of muslims and its wrong to hurt the sentiments of jews. A totally balanced and fair statement.
Now, the problem arises here.
Here Obama justifiably criticizes Iranian president Ahmedenijad for his anti-Israeli statements. However notice that there isn't an immediate linkage nor mention of anti-Iranian activities by Israel such as "assassinating" nuclear scientists.
Basically what is happening is that when little Bobby pushes Susie on the playground the teacher puts Bobby in time-out and sends Susie back to play with her friends. When Sue later trips Bobby on the jungle gym, the teacher tells Sue she should behave better and advises her to not do it again and sends Bobby to time out for being influenced by gravity. It would be interesting to wonder which child is likely to grow up to be a spiteful adult, distrustful of authority figures.