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Originally Posted by ziggytrix
I really just don't see the point of your question.
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And I don't understand how you can't see the relevance in him raising the question. Bin Laden is still revered in many parts of the Middle East, sexism and suppression of free thought still seem to rule the day throughout much of the religion. We are accustomed to dealing with the sort of Islam that flys planes into towers, blows up innocent people, beheads aid workers, and assassinates documentarians who produce critical pieces on Islamic treatment of women.
Look, I'm certainly no expert on Islam. Perhaps someone like ABC could enlighten us on the signifigance of this public gesture. But it seems refreshing to me to see moderate voices stand up tall and denounce the more radical fringe. I think it's a good question, and yes, it's a good thing.