PrintSeptember 13, 2012
Mrs. Clinton and American Sensibilities
In an effort to protect the delicate sensibilities of Egyptian rioters who invaded the American Embassy and tore down the American flag, Secretary of State Clinton accepted at face value the claim that the rioters were just so outraged and horrified by an anti-Muslim movie that they couldn't control themselves. While rejecting violence in a pro forma way ("There is never any justification..."), she went on to apologize for her nasty countrymen and to deplore them. "We condemn the continuing efforts by misguided individuals to hurt the religious feelings of Muslims." Later, on the State Department Twitter feed, "The U.S. deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others." And, "Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation."
As does our Constitutional commitment to free speech, including and especially speech that offends someone. Americans should have two words for Secretary Clinton: "Piss Christ." If...(Read Full Article)
