I don't think it's frowned upon to speak negatively about Islam. But there is a distinct difference between anti-Semitism and anti-Islam or anti-Catholicism. Being semitic is an ethnic thing, which people can't choose. Being of a particular religious persuasion (or none) is a choice.
I am anti-religion - that is to say, anti-Islam, anti-Christianity, anti-Judaism, and so on. But that does not mean I am anti-Muslim, anti-Christian or anti-Jew. It is possible to separate the ideas from the people, and the good liberal tries to do that (not necessarily successfully at all times). All ideas are fair game for criticism, ridicule and mockery; people are not, necessarily. Once you understand that it's not at all funny how it works. Quite sensible and logical really. -- Cheers, Bob > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 14 February 2006 15:38 > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: Re: OT: HCB with a Minolta CLE > > I always find it amusing that while anti-semitism is strictly > verboten and speaking negatively of the Muslim faith is > frowned upon by the politically correct, Catholic bashing is > not only appropriate, it's a favorite diversion of > "open-minded" liberals. Funny how that works. > Paul
