Thursday, January 25, 2007

Islamic political correctness

I am a skeptic by nature. When I read about groups claiming "negative public image" damage because of popular music, movies, or other media, my BS filter kicks in. Take that case of the Islamic Human Rights Commission claim of a damaged Islamic public image.

A report by the Islamic Human Rights Commission argues that films as diverse as The Siege, a portrayal of a terrorist attack on New York starring Denzel Washington and Bruce Willis, the Disney film Aladdin and the British comedy East is East have helped demonise Muslims as violent, dangerous and threatening, and reinforce prejudices.

Source: From Aladdin to Lost Ark, Muslims get angry at 'bad guy' - Guardian Unlimited Film

And here all the time I thought it was homicide bombers, hijackers, and decapitations that were driving the negative public image. It would be a better idea if Muslims showed signs of dismay and outrage at acts that actually damage their image. Like the nutball who blew himself and 26 innocent bystanders up in Iraq yesterday. Or the Muslim nutballs who kept 102 Sudanese Christian slaves.  Or the Indonesian Muslim Militant who admits beheading young Christian girls. Or the BBC reporter gunned down by Muslim extremists in Riyadh. You see - I read these reports every day. This is what forms my opinion. Actions speak louder than Aladdin.

I checked out the website for the Islamic Human Rights Commission. Their focus is exclusively on "being the victim". In their eyes, Islam can do no wrong.

 

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