I'm not persuaded, nor am I comforted. I see no commitment to action here – as in a pledge to report those who plan or commit intimidation to the police. The difference is important, for the free-speech stress of the letter is on individual conscience rather than collective responsibility.
“It is of the utmost importance that we react, not out of reflexive emotion, but with dignity and intelligence, in accordance with both our religious precepts and the laws of our country. ”
Why should I not conclude, then, that those Muslims who do attack free speech will nevertheless be tolerated and supported by the larger Muslim community?
I'm not persuaded, nor am I comforted. I see no commitment to action here – as in a pledge to report those who plan or commit intimidation to the police. The difference is important, for the free-speech stress of the letter is on individual conscience rather than collective responsibility.
ReplyDelete“It is of the utmost importance that we react, not out of reflexive emotion, but with dignity and intelligence, in accordance with both our religious precepts and the laws of our country. ”
Why should I not conclude, then, that those Muslims who do attack free speech will nevertheless be tolerated and supported by the larger Muslim community?