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willbeurdaddy -> RE: Islamophobia in America (8/26/2010 5:19:52 PM)
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ORIGINAL: jlf1961
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ORIGINAL: willbeurdaddy
Whats ironic about a thread where a liberal puts forth strawmen? Its SOP.
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A straw man argument is an informal fallacy based on misrepresentation of an opponent's position.
How can you make a claim that it is a strawman? The facts speak for themselves. Protests against mosques for the reason that they will be "Terrorist" training centers or promote "Extremist" views.
How about the following examples:
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In the last few months, Muslim groups have encountered unexpectedly intense opposition to their plans for opening mosques in Lower Manhattan, in Brooklyn and most recently in an empty convent on Staten Island.
Some opponents have cited traffic and parking concerns. But the objections have focused overwhelmingly on more intangible and volatile issues: fear of terrorism, distrust of Islam and a linkage of the two in opponents’ minds. source
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In the Nashville suburb of Murfreesboro, opponents of a new Islamic center say they believe the mosque will be more than a place of prayer. They are afraid the 15-acre site that was once farmland will be turned into a terrorist training ground for Muslim militants bent on overthrowing the U.S. government.
"They are not a religion. They are a political, militaristic group," said Bob Shelton, a 76-year-old retiree who lives in the area.[SNIP]
In Temecula, Calif., opponents brought dogs to protest a proposed 25,000-square-foot mosque that would sit on four acres next to a Baptist church. Opponents worry it will turn the town into haven for Islamic extremists, but mosque leaders say they are peaceful and just need more room to serve members.
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Or the may 10th pipe bombing of a mosque during prayer services in Florida?
When was the last time a church was protested? When was the last time a predominantly white church was bombed during services or set on fire?
The strawman came in your second post, making totally clear your reason for starting the thread:
"The Republicans and conservative right have done more in the last few weeks, if not months, to stir up anti-Muslim sentiment. The problem is that the Democrats and Liberals are letting them get away with it."
The implication is that Republicans and conservatives are as a group islamophobic, not that there happen to be islamaphobes in America. And I know plenty of liberals that you would most likely consider "islamophobes", for example being strongly opposed to the mosque.
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