Romney Defends Hateful Speech About Mormons?

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The official statement from the embassy website:

"The Embassy of the United States in Cairo condemns the continuing efforts by misguided individuals to hurt the religious feelings of Muslims – as we condemn efforts to offend believers of all religions. Today, the 11th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, Americans are honoring our patriots and those who serve our nation as the fitting response to the enemies of democracy. Respect for religious beliefs is a cornerstone of American democracy. We firmly reject the actions by those who abuse the universal right of free speech to hurt the religious beliefs of others."

Mitt Romney attacked this statement and defended the right of free speech for Americans to make hateful films about religion. Does he then support free speech to make a hateful film about Morons?
 
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I doubt he pays much attention to anti-Mormon stuff. What's your point?
 
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Vol Main said:
The official statement from the embassy website:

"The Embassy of the United States in Cairo condemns the continuing efforts by misguided individuals to hurt the religious feelings of Muslims – as we condemn efforts to offend believers of all religions. Today, the 11th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, Americans are honoring our patriots and those who serve our nation as the fitting response to the enemies of democracy. Respect for religious beliefs is a cornerstone of American democracy. We firmly reject the actions by those who abuse the universal right of free speech to hurt the religious beliefs of others."

Mitt Romney attacked this statement and defended the right of free speech for Americans to make hateful films about religion. Does he then support free speech to make a hateful film about Morons?
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until Mormon youths on their bicycles start engaging in suicide bombings against Baptist churches, I would think that making movies that are insulting to Mormons is a pretty safe thing to do
 
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MG1968 said:
until Mormon youths on their bicycles start engaging in suicide bombings against Baptist churches, I would think that making movies that are insulting to Mormons is a pretty safe thing to do
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The creators of South Park agree. Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever talked to a Mormon that was even in a bad mood, much less thinking about blowing me up.
 
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GAVol said:
The creators of South Park agree. Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever talked to a Mormon that was even in a bad mood, much less thinking about blowing me up.
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you probably could have told them that Joseph Smith and Brigham Young were spooning each other and all you would have got in return is a dirty look and a rude hand gesture
 
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GAVol said:
I doubt he pays much attention to anti-Mormon stuff. What's your point?
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Point is that he will turn around and say the exact opposite, if he hasn't already...all the while maintaining that his original statement is valid as he is contradicting it.
 
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Vol Main said:
Point is that he will turn around and say the exact opposite, if he hasn't already...all the while maintaining that his original statement is valid as he is contradicting it.
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Link?

oh, wait, you're a history major at UT, you don't need to provide any sources
 
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MG1968 said:
Link?

oh, wait, you're a history major at UT, you don't need to provide any sources
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He didn't say he has.... just yet.

Its irrelevant either way. Romeny is a republican which by default makes him a liar. So if he comes out with a statement against hate films involving mormons he's lyin.
 
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Vol Main said:
The official statement from the embassy website:

"The Embassy of the United States in Cairo condemns the continuing efforts by misguided individuals to hurt the religious feelings of Muslims – as we condemn efforts to offend believers of all religions. Today, the 11th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, Americans are honoring our patriots and those who serve our nation as the fitting response to the enemies of democracy. Respect for religious beliefs is a cornerstone of American democracy. We firmly reject the actions by those who abuse the universal right of free speech to hurt the religious beliefs of others."

Mitt Romney attacked this statement and defended the right of free speech for Americans to make hateful films about religion. Does he then support free speech to make a hateful film about Morons?
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I would say yes he defends the right to make hateful comments about Mormons. I assume the "Morons" was a typo; not a religiously bigoted comment on your part.

There is a mile of difference between defending the right of people to make hateful comments and supporting the content of the comments but you knew that already didn't you?
 
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Of course he defends it. Mormons aren't going to want to blow you up for making a joke about them. They are rational people. These Muslim extremists are not.
 
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What the hell just happened in this thread?

If I read it correctly, the OP just stated the following:

Romney attacked the stance the White House took, saying that free speech ought never to be besmirched; the backdrop being an anti-Islam film.

Then, the OP went on to state that Romney, although he has yet to make such statements on record, would condemn free speech if an anti-Mormon movie was made.

Is this correct?

What kind of ****ed up bizarro world do you live in, Vol Main? You are taking shots at a guy due to your own projection of how he would react in a certain situation. Moreover, has Romney made any statements with regard to the critically-acclaimed Broadway play, "The Book of Mormon"? Oh, in fact, Romney has made the following statement:

Interest goes beyond Manhattan. Mitt Romney, a Mormon, recently told the New York Times that he hasn't seen the show but would like to go. "It's a Tony-award winner, big phenomenon — yeah, I want to see it someday," the Republican presidential candidate said. "But I don't have a lot of time for Broadway shows."

How do followers feel about 'Book of Mormon' popularity? - latimes.com
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So, basically, you are dead wrong, Vol Main.
 
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therealUT said:
What the hell just happened in this thread?

If I read it correctly, the OP just stated the following:

Romney attacked the stance the White House took, saying that free speech ought never to be besmirched; the backdrop being an anti-Islam film.

Then, the OP went on to state that Romney, although he has yet to make such statements on record, would condemn free speech if an anti-Mormon movie was made.

Is this correct?
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Or he saying by defending free speech Romney supports hate speech against Mormons.

Either way it is an absurd stretch. A pattern is emerging.
 
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It would be interesting to see someone lead this away from a religious tollerance issue to a free speech issue.
 
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Vol Main said:
Mitt Romney attacked this statement and defended the right of free speech for Americans to make hateful films about religion. Does he then support free speech to make a hateful film about Morons?
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Racist imo... aren't morons a protected group?

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volinbham said:
I would say yes he defends the right to make hateful comments about Mormons. I assume the "Morons" was a typo; not a religiously bigoted comment on your part.

There is a mile of difference between defending the right of people to make hateful comments and supporting the content of the comments but you knew that already didn't you?
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Whoa Dude, now you coming at me like a rabid anti-moronite!
 
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Vol Main said:
The official statement from the embassy website:

"The Embassy of the United States in Cairo condemns the continuing efforts by misguided individuals to hurt the religious feelings of Muslims – as we condemn efforts to offend believers of all religions. Today, the 11th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, Americans are honoring our patriots and those who serve our nation as the fitting response to the enemies of democracy. Respect for religious beliefs is a cornerstone of American democracy. We firmly reject the actions by those who abuse the universal right of free speech to hurt the religious beliefs of others."

Mitt Romney attacked this statement and defended the right of free speech for Americans to make hateful films about religion. Does he then support free speech to make a hateful film about Morons?
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You have any evidence to the contrary, or are you just a troll?

Nevermind, I know the answer to that.
 
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Vol Main said:
The official statement from the embassy website:

"The Embassy of the United States in Cairo condemns the continuing efforts by misguided individuals to hurt the religious feelings of Muslims – as we condemn efforts to offend believers of all religions. Today, the 11th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, Americans are honoring our patriots and those who serve our nation as the fitting response to the enemies of democracy. Respect for religious beliefs is a cornerstone of American democracy. We firmly reject the actions by those who abuse the universal right of free speech to hurt the religious beliefs of others."

Mitt Romney attacked this statement and defended the right of free speech for Americans to make hateful films about religion. Does he then support free speech to make a hateful film about Morons?
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volinbham said:
I would say yes he defends the right to make hateful comments about Mormons. I assume the "Morons" was a typo; not a religiously bigoted comment on your part.

There is a mile of difference between defending the right of people to make hateful comments and supporting the content of the comments but you knew that already didn't you?
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Vol Main said:
Whoa Dude, now you coming at me like a rabid anti-moronite!
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as of 630pm Eastern, you have yet to edit your OP. Unless, of course, you intended to call Mormons "morons".
 
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Look at all of you, responding to the OP with baseless and unresearched drivel, while he's objectively reporting the absolute truth for everyone to decide upon.
 
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