Jens 'n' Frens


	Jens 'n' Frens Idle thoughts of a relatively libertarian Republican in Cambridge, MA, and whomever he invites. Mostly political. "A strong conviction that something must be done is the parent of many bad measures." -- Daniel Webster

Saturday, March 24, 2012 ::: This piece on Mark Steyn's support for free speech was published a couple of weeks ago. Of particular interest to me: The head of the Muslim Council of Britain, Sir Iqbal Sacranie, was interviewed on the BBC and expressed the view that homosexuality was "immoral", was "not acceptable", "spreads disease", and "damaged the very foundations of society", Steyn explains. 'A gay group complained and Sir Iqbal was investigated by Scotland Yard's "community safety unit" for "hate crimes" and "homophobia". Independently but simultaneously, the magazine of the Gay and Lesbian Humanist Association called Islam a "barmy doctrine" growing "like a cancer" and deeply "homophobic". So Scotland Yard had to investigate GALHA for "Islamophobia." If a Muslim says that Islam is opposed to homosexuality, Scotland Yard will investigate him for homophobia; but if a gay says that Islam is opposed to homosexuality, Scotland Yard will investigate him for Islamophobia. Two men say exactly the same thing and they're investigated for different hate crimes,' says Steyn, incensed. Labels: free speech, hate, United Kingdom ::: posted by Steven at 10:10 PM (0) comments Thursday, September 03, 2009 ::: A few related links: Instapundit - HOPE AND CHANGE: Obama Advisor Van Jones: Republicans "are assholes." "Organizing for America" calls ObamaCare opponents terrorists Perhaps my favorite, Michelle Goldberg argues against heated rhetoric while mentioning that she "hated Bush so much" and talks of the "blessed day" when Dick Cheney dies. CAUGHT ON TAPE: Obama HCAN Organizer Instructs Supporters How to Shout Down Opponents & Take Over Meetings Labels: crazy people, hate, hypocrisy ::: posted by Steven at 9:58 AM (0) comments