War criminals are brought to trial in Western countries, and if found guilty, are punished. They are not popular with the general public, either.
Is this guy a war criminal? Or has he been
accused of committing a crime against some children? Does that make him a war criminal?
*gasp* You mean Israelis close ranks as well? Nooo, I would never have thought it! And your relevant point is...?
That both sides are the same..
They don't have to. But if someone does happen to ask their opinion regarding the atrocity (such as often occurs on this forum), I would appreciate a 'I condemn it' response instead of a 'YOU AREN'T OPPRESSED YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT HE'S GOING THROUGH HE ISN'T RESPONSIBLE THE ISRAELIS/USA CAUSED HIM TO SNAP. ANYWAY, THE WEST HAS DONE 10000000 TIMES WORSE MOTHERFUCKER, SO FUCK YOU!!!' response.
Why would you appreciate such a response?
I have read statements that this was a horrible crime, that it was sad that it happened and unacceptable. That's not enough for you?
Do you want a public memorial?
At the end of the day, they are giving the
exact same response Baron gave earlier.
No shit dipsy. However, if a Western leader is asked by a political commentator as to how they feel about X atrocity performing by Y Westerner, and the Western leader hums and haws and says 'Ya know John, it really wasn't *that* bad', people all over the world would be kicking up a fuss, and rightfully so. I mean, just imagine if the current prime minister of Germany said "Come on, Bob, the Holocaust really wasn't that bad, hahah! Man, most of those Nazis were only following orders anyway, and those Jews pretty much brought it on themselves."
You mean like the way Western leaders hummed and hawed when confronted with the crimes committed against civilians in Gaza?
*cough* Apologising to the Stolen Generation *cough* *cough* Aboriginal men apologising for domestic abuse of women*
And? Are they still apologising?
Yep. When a Westerner fucks up, he and his entire wretched civilization are culpable. When a Muslim fucks up, everyone except that Muslim and his religion are to blame, and every other Muslim will make sure to remind you of that 'fact'.
What we are seeing is the simple fact that when a Muslim commits a crime, the whole collective is blamed for it. When a Westerner commits a crime, the individual is blamed. Can you see the difference?
I know. It's tragic that you're willing to ignore the facts simply to act as apologist for Muslims. How sad.
The fact that someone has been accused of a crime and before he can even be found guilty or not guilty in a court of law, you expect all Muslims to start condemning?
Yes, it is sad.
Since when does expecting condemnation of an action = wanting someone to feel guilty? If someone asks me what I think about some dude beating the shit out of his wife, you can bet your damn ass I would condemn it, and I would expect any reasonable human being to do likewise. But I certainly wouldn't feel guilty over it. And I sure as fuck wouldn't try to mitigate or absolve blame by going "Well, she was a bit of harridan, ya know, and he did have a rough childhood, and work was a bit stressful bla bla bla..." At the end of the day, only the individual is truly responsible for their actions, except in exceptional circumstances (genuine insanity, which is very rare).
You expressed a comment about guilt. I was merely commenting on it.
I have seen some of the comments that you have made about women in general on this forum, so your spray that you would "condemn" it is amusing at best.
I have highlighted the important part of your post, which goes to the heart of the matter here. So why should all Muslims condemn and/or apologise for what an individual has been accused of doing?
Why is it unacceptable to blame the victim of domestic abuse? Why is it unacceptable for police officers to try and justify the brutality committed by a fellow officer? Why is it unacceptable to try justify the excesses of a soldier because he was placed under the pressures of war?
And yet, many do. All the time. Read through these forums alone and you would see that.
Muslim apologists aren't engaging in honest enquiry, Bells, they are attempting to absolve the sins of their Muslim brethen. It's US vs. THEM. Note how they never attempt to ask 'how, why' when the West and/or atheists fuck up.
Absolve? No. They are trying to find a reason as to what could drive someone to doing what they are accused of doing.
We make it "US v Them" when we expect them to condemn and speak out against every single crime committed by other Muslims around the world. Even before they are found guilty in a court of law.
If a Westerner ever kills two innocent Muslim children with an axe, and anyone on this forum attempts to absolve him of his behaviour by blaming Muslims, I will go apeshit. I promise you that, Bells.
I didn't see you going "apeshit" when accusations of IDF soldiers shooting children or bombing children and blaming Muslims for it.. why is that C66?
Is that because they didn't use an axe? Is that the only standard you are going to apply to voice your condemnation?