Comments on: The Scarf Of Terror http://www.fitsnews.com/2008/05/29/the-scarf-of-terror/ Unfair ... Imbalanced Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:46:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: JimmyChooChoos http://www.fitsnews.com/2008/05/29/the-scarf-of-terror/#comment-24220 JimmyChooChoos Fri, 30 May 2008 15:04:24 +0000 http://www.fitsnews.com/?p=3771#comment-24220 Good Freaking Grief! Symbols? I've gotta symbol for you... Some silly little conservative know-nothing is bored with her blogs and constant blah-blahs so she claims this scarf is a symbol; that it reflects terrorism and, GASP, it looks so, so, what's the word...Muslim. And then Dunkin' decides that it has no balls and pulls the ad. You people need a life. Stop worrying about everyone else and their religion and stop telling the rest of us that we need to be outraged and afraid. I am afraid, really. Of the new American Taliban -- Conservative bloggers and talk show hosts and the Baptist Association. Good Freaking Grief! Symbols? I’ve gotta symbol for you… Some silly little conservative know-nothing is bored with her blogs and constant blah-blahs so she claims this scarf is a symbol; that it reflects terrorism and, GASP, it looks so, so, what’s the word…Muslim. And then Dunkin’ decides that it has no balls and pulls the ad.

You people need a life. Stop worrying about everyone else and their religion and stop telling the rest of us that we need to be outraged and afraid. I am afraid, really. Of the new American Taliban — Conservative bloggers and talk show hosts and the Baptist Association.

]]> By: betty http://www.fitsnews.com/2008/05/29/the-scarf-of-terror/#comment-24154 betty Fri, 30 May 2008 06:24:28 +0000 http://www.fitsnews.com/?p=3771#comment-24154 While I agree this is ridiculous because her scarf looks simply like a scarf, I'd like to play the devil's advocate. We must remember symbols have always represented an important part of all cultures throughout time. Had Rachel Ray worn a swastika arm band or white hood the world would have been appalled. I am amazed that certain forms of dress have become en vogue. As an expatriate from the U.S. it disturbs me that we can be so insensitive especially after 911 and I can only attribute this to ignorance. For many of us living elsewhere in the world, we see up close what these symbols represent. These organizations and governments actively support the suppression of women, the banning of freedom of religion and speech, and the tacit acceptance of violence against innocent human beings all in the name of a cause or belief. Have we become so P.C. that we refuse to tell the truth or are we somehow hoping that our own human/democratic values are also shared by all? Read, listen and observe. Actions always speak louder than words. Remember, symbols are powerful messages! While I agree this is ridiculous because her scarf looks simply like a scarf, I’d like to play the devil’s advocate. We must remember symbols have always represented an important part of all cultures throughout time. Had Rachel Ray worn a swastika arm band or white hood the world would have been appalled. I am amazed that certain forms of dress have become en vogue. As an expatriate from the U.S. it disturbs me that we can be so insensitive especially after 911 and I can only attribute this to ignorance. For many of us living elsewhere in the world, we see up close what these symbols represent. These organizations and governments actively support the suppression of women, the banning of freedom of religion and speech, and the tacit acceptance of violence against innocent human beings all in the name of a cause or belief. Have we become so P.C. that we refuse to tell the truth or are we somehow hoping that our own human/democratic values are also shared by all? Read, listen and observe. Actions always speak louder than words. Remember, symbols are powerful messages!

]]> By: Constitutiongirl http://www.fitsnews.com/2008/05/29/the-scarf-of-terror/#comment-24123 Constitutiongirl Fri, 30 May 2008 02:03:25 +0000 http://www.fitsnews.com/?p=3771#comment-24123 Can't wait to have my next cup of "jihad java ". . . give me a break! A better spin on this would be to actually name such a brew! This is AMERICA for the love of GOD!!!! Donuts, Coffee and scarves how ever which way adorned are not threatening!!! Come on Dunkin' Donuts we want you on every corner!! Stand your ground! Can’t wait to have my next cup of “jihad java “. . . give me a break!
A better spin on this would be to actually name such a brew! This is AMERICA for the love of GOD!!!! Donuts, Coffee and scarves how ever which way adorned are not threatening!!! Come on Dunkin’ Donuts we want you on every corner!! Stand your ground!

]]> By: AmericanReader http://www.fitsnews.com/2008/05/29/the-scarf-of-terror/#comment-24031 AmericanReader Thu, 29 May 2008 18:30:25 +0000 http://www.fitsnews.com/?p=3771#comment-24031 a-rabs were called rag-heads where we grew up. Good for Dunkin' -- whatever their reasons..... a-rabs were called rag-heads where we grew up. Good for Dunkin’ — whatever their reasons…..

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