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Originally Posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy

This is not the boring part if you do it (i) with specificity - for example, by noting that the presence of a gathering of members of the religion from all over the world allows ideas and plans to be transmitted more quickly than in other religions, you say something interesting; and (ii) noting the contras as well as the pros for your position - for example, by noting that there are longstanding Islamic theologies, going back to the original Caliphate, that provide a unique conceptual framework for allowing other religions to continue to be practiced in a territory otherwise run by faithful muslims, and one that, by virtue of special taxes, even gives the rulers a reason to avoid full conversion, and that this meant that, for example, Medieval Andalusia was a more diverse and accepting society for the most part when compared to post-reconquista Spain.

This is the interesting part that no one in that interview has any interest in.



Do you want to think about that "prior restraint" phrase? I mean, prior restraint is a concept that has meaning and relates to state action and is not present in any of these situations.

What you seem to be fascinated by is that people don't want to say unpopular stuff and don't want to look stupid. Really?

To the first, well, buck up, speak your peace, and deal with it. Yes, much of what I have to say on Israel is unpopular and Hank will hassle me when I say, and sometimes preemptively. Tough snoogies, as long as Hank doesn't get the state to apply a prior restraint (see how it is used!), assault me over it, or get to have a judge fine me or throw me in prison because I said it.

To the second, I wish more people were seriously concerned with not looking foolish. [Stares at Sebby].

By the way, one thing that is fantastic these days is Ilhan and AOC and their crowd. Talk about a group that is fearless and intelligent and not subject to prior restraint. Many have tried to silence Congresswoman Omar in particular, but she has stood her ground and spoken her piece and it ought to be applauded by all, whether they agree with her or not. I bet even the people who slime and belittle her (hi Slave!), have some grudging respect.