Posted on 02/16/2008 12:48:31 PM PST by forkinsocket
Let me first address the “racism” remarks and the accusation of me being “racist” [“Adult film star’s remarks spark debate,” Feb. 14]. I was disappointed (but not very surprised) by the reaction that I got from some of the students at Stanford (as I’ve been wrongly accused of racism before).
Speaking of racism in relation to religion, not to a race, is a big disservice to language and to intelligence. I never in my life said or wrote a bad word about Arabs — go read any of my articles. My criticism was always addressed towards the religion and ideology of Islam. So I would like to ask Stanford students not to exploit the word ‘racism’ at their own convenience. It’s shocking to me that some students do not know what that term means but handle it with such wanton impudence. Maybe such a hole in the education should be brought to the attention of the teaching faculty of your university.
In fact, some of my role models are Arabs for whom I have tremendous admiration. I’m talking about the likes of Wafa Sultan, who has confronted and condemned Islam on many occasions and for whose lectures I will travel across the country, and Ayaan Hirsi Ali, whose book “Infidel” also helped me to shape my opinions. Both of these women secularized, as Islam in their opinion is the ideology of backwardness and hate. They rightly point out that Islam hasn’t changed, or evolved, for 1,400 years; it has always suppressed every progressive thought. Needless to say, these women were forced to live in exile in the United States and live with hired security 24 hours a day. As I hope you know, Islam does not forgive. It forbids any criticism. Think Salman Rushdie. Think Theo Van Gogh, for his portrayal of the misery of women in Muslim countries. Think of the Danish cartoonists who are hiding in safe houses. The list is long.
What fostered my distain for Islam? The contempt that Muslim men vomit on women, treating them with less respect than camels. That includes the infibulation — female circumcision — of young girls; the imposition of chadors and burqas; the decapitation of adulterous wives (but never adulterous husbands); the fact that, in most Muslim countries, women cannot go to school, see a doctor or even leave their own houses without a male escort; the approval of polygamy; the arranged marriages that involve girls as young as 9; the barring of women from taking part in public life or in any receptions, even those of their own weddings; the death penalty for drinkers of alcohol; the mutilation penalty for thieves; the public killings of homosexuals. Doesn’t all of this originate from the Koran? Have you ever thought that, instead of protesting me, you should protest against those atrocities, maybe organizing some short demonstration in front of Muslim embassies? Why instead are you unleashing your hate against one who speaks against those crimes? Why are you denying my right to compare the Koran, the text in which these facts originate, to Hitler’s “Mein Kampf?” The Koran, that for 1,400 years has tormented humanity more than the Bible, the Gospels and the Torah combined? Do not suppress or boycott someone who has a different opinion, even if you disagree with this opinion. Debate it. Argue it. In a civilized manner. Otherwise, what is the difference between you and Islam?
I do very well realize where this reaction is coming from. Stanford is a liberal university, and I very much hope that the good word “liberalism” is not degraded in your institution as it has been degraded by the likes of Michael Moore, Rosie O’Donnell, Ward Churchill, Noam Chomsky and many others. I hope the word “liberal” in the mind of Stanford students still means “progressive” and “broad-minded.” The left symbolizes progress. At least, it has done so in the past. It has always stood for women’s rights, for gay rights, for the rights of African-Americans. The reaction which I see today at Stanford demonstrates to me that there are changes in the left and that these changes are for the worst. What I read today in The Stanford Daily is nothing more than intellectual terrorism. A dogmatism that I can only compare to one of religion. (If-you-don’t-think-what-I-think,-you-are-an-idiot-and-a-delinquent.) It’s difficult for me to understand how the progressive left can defend the most backwards and reactionary ideology on earth, the ideology of Islam.
Gay pornographic actor and activist Michael Lucas is the CEO and founder of Lucas Entertainment, a New York-based gay adult film company.
Rarely does one see an op-ed that is quite so full of such shocking and contradictory revelations.
Wouldn't he enjoy that? Or at least, film it?
“Depends on what you mean by “attack”, no? You up for stonings?”
Clever notions eh?!! You want stoning then come out of your hajib and be the Muslim ??!! Me, I use more precise weapons. Too clever by half an inch !!
Attacks means just what it says in the dictionary.
Here in the West we do all sorts of actions called attacks but the end product is to thwart and defeat the enemy in the conflict at hand. If the current 2nd American Civil War - aka the Culture War/local version - continues in its present pattern then we will most assuredly have some very bloody moments before the end of the war.
Pretty weak. I see 14 different definitions ranging from insults to bombs.
Objecting to the homosexuals, their behavior, and their negative cultural effects is on thing. Writing cryptic rants calling for violence, and placing them on the same plane as jihadists, is another. Just the kind of thing DU types point to when trying to claim we have as many kooks as they do. Compensating for something?
ping
"If Hitler were to invade Hell, I should at least stand in the Commons and say a few words on behalf of the Devil". - Winston Churchill
Liberals have not a clue what is in store.
On the other hand, I do.
“their fates noted only in places like FreeRepublic”
Fascinating. FR as the keeper and guardian of modern illuminated manuscripts and other priceless documents. Absolutely fascinating thought.
“When the day of maturity comes, and it will, these bonds will be repaid with English blood and not with sterling.”
AmExPat, you don’t by any chance have a beard, wear animal skin and live simply near a river, do you? Even so, stay away from your own Herod Antipas and Salome.
Thankfully no.
And forgive me, but what is the connection with the baby killer?
“The voice of one crying in the wilderness...”
Antipas was the son. And Salome wanted John’s head, remember?
Ok gotcha - remember to donate before they come for my head
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