Hatred spread Via the Net

[Chadook]

I've seen many posts on Facebook lately, trying to spread some racist/hatred thoughts (eg: you are Jewish if you don't press like, If you agree with that "offending" person, you are a terrorist....) I mean what is the biggest benefit of doing this? this is extremely racist and intolerant, what do you think of these actions? do you think these are the best way to spread your thoughts?

 

[Deleted member 1609]

There will always be people who want to spread hate-filled comments through every medium. The internet is especially tricky because people feel like they are anonymous (although they most certainly are not). They feel like what they say cannot have any repercussions like it would in real life.

The internet brings out the worst in some people. Personally, I feel bad if I say mean things to someone that hurts his/her feelings. I guess not everyone is that way.

I also love it when people equate agreement with some opinion (for example, the opinion that not all undocumented migrants in the United States are lazy criminals who suck the system dry) with being a terrorist or something ridiculous like that. For example, just because I say that the United States should stop propping up Israel so that they can commit horrendous actions against the Palestinians does not mean that I'm anti-Semitic as some would claim. Just because I don't think that terrorists should be tortured doesn't mean that I support terrorism. As a civil libertarian, my opinions often cause others to label me a terrorist sympathizer, an anarchist, or other things of that nature.

All in all, racist people are stupid and should shut up because their opinions have absolutely no validity, but the best we can do is block people who have nothing but stupid racist comments to make.

 

[Chadook]

You made a point, you've also brought the The Israel/Palestine Cause, some people now take Israel as an arch-nemesis or "The lowest people" because of its actions against Palestine, now let's head to this pic:

This picture has took my attention, it says ; i will take you as an Israeli if you don't click like... not only this, but there are too many examples, seriously, politically i don't like the way Israel is doing, other than that, this kind of comments is little racist, it should be said "If you love your country, click like" instead.
There are a Terrorist stereotypes like you mentioned above, however, there are other stereotypes those are racist (eg: every arabian is a Terrorist, anyone who uses the American product is a traitor )... they even spread those racist thoughts through the net.

 

[P8I.com]

I try and avoid places that traffic in (what I deem) hateful rhetoric as best I can. Those that disagree should put out a more positive message instead. Provide the alternative.

For example, just because I say that the United States should stop propping up Israel so that they can commit horrendous actions against the Palestinians does not mean that I'm anti-Semitic as some would claim.

That's a bit hyperbolic. When you only present one side of the issue and blatantly ignore the violence perpetuated by Palestinians, you're going to be labelled an Islamic apologist. If anything, they're far too lax when it comes to Palestinian aggression. How would you describe Hamas' attacks, the murder of Ofir Rahum, and the slaughter of the Fogel family (including a 3mo baby girl), by the way?

 

[Deleted member 1609]

For example, just because I say that the United States should stop propping up Israel so that they can commit horrendous actions against the Palestinians does not mean that I'm anti-Semitic as some would claim.

That's a bit hyperbolic. When you only present one side of the issue and blatantly ignore the violence perpetuated by Palestinians, you're going to be labelled an Islamic apologist. If anything, they're far too lax when it comes to Palestinian aggression. How would you describe Hamas' attacks, the murder of Ofir Rahum, and the slaughter of the Fogel family (including a 3mo baby girl), by the way?

I'm not saying that atrocities aren't committed by both sides, but why not stay out of the conflict entirely? Why are we propping up Israel? It doesn't make sense.

Also, the vast majority of Muslims are non-violent.

 

[P8I.com]

For example, just because I say that the United States should stop propping up Israel so that they can commit horrendous actions against the Palestinians does not mean that I'm anti-Semitic as some would claim.

That's a bit hyperbolic. When you only present one side of the issue and blatantly ignore the violence perpetuated by Palestinians, you're going to be labelled an Islamic apologist. If anything, they're far too lax when it comes to Palestinian aggression. How would you describe Hamas' attacks, the murder of Ofir Rahum, and the slaughter of the Fogel family (including a 3mo baby girl), by the way?

I'm not saying that atrocities aren't committed by both sides, but why not stay out of the conflict entirely? Why are we propping up Israel? It doesn't make sense.

Also, the vast majority of Muslims are non-violent.

If all of our aide and attention was given to the Palestinians instead, would you still be complaining? I don't know what atrocities you're referring to specifically, but they can't be any worse than what, for instance, the British have done throughout history.

Israel is one of the few forward-thinking nations in the region that isn't beholden to an extremist ideology. I would assume that that's one of the reasons why they've maintained US support for so long. Israel is made out to be a Draconian terrorist regime, when in reality, it's actually quite "progressive" on all sorts of issues. I don't think very many Islamic nations would allow annual gay parades, for instance.

Many of the influential figures are not (peaceful), and neither is the holy scripture, which is probably the biggest roadblock in the way of "peace in the Middle East".

 

[Deleted member 1609]

I have no partiality to Islam; I'm an atheist myself.

 

[Chadook]

P8I, i disagree with you, both sides are violent to each other, neither Israel nor Palestine is laying down. Palestinans are trying to protect their land, Israel wasn't the starter of this war, they just handled the war since 1947 upon the drop out of The britan, the hatred between Arab and Israel has become bigger since that day.
Like Snobo said, Not every Muslim is Terrorist, supporting Islam or arabians isn't terrorist either.
I'm Muslim and i politically disagree with Israel and Palestine, the war will go on if no one agrees on a peaceful solution.