United Nations forbids defaming religion, specifically Islam

by djsblack | January 28, 2009 at 08:51 am
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Under international law (under the impetus of the U.N. resolution)
nations would be able to seek extradition and trial abroad of persons
who make statements critical or offensive anywhere in the world

http://www.jewishworldreview.com/cols/hentoff012809.php3

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tikun

This world is going to the dogs. Everyone wants to be the speech police. Soon we will all be living under a fascist world union. G-d forbid.

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djsblack

How ironic isn't it that the Muslims are the one's that want to limit free speech.

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158

We shiuld respect others but censorship is not the answer

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René

Is it racist to criticize islam?

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René

Can it be vetoed?

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djsblack

I think that the General Assembly aka the GA passed it so its majority rule. Only the United Nations Security Council has veto power/s.

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René

Well, we now know BO won't order a veto on this, much to everyone's loss.

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Barry ORegan

I blame it on left wing Hippies

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tikun

Barry,

They were to stoned and unable to  move or care. I blame it on the Bill Ayers of this world and some guy way up north. hint...

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