We the signatories of this petition,
Mindful of the freedom of speech but weary of attempts to abuse it to propagate hate speech,
Firm in our conviction that the move prejudices all muslims based on the actions of extremists,
Request;
The Dove World Outreach Center to reconsider its decision on holding the event.
The United Nations High Commission for Human Rights to note, on the grounds that it prejudices an entire group on the basis of actions by individuals, our stand against this move in particular and other defamatory actions and hate speech in general. We ask this with reference to UN HRC resolution 7/19 on "Combating defamation of religions".
As concerned global citizens we reiterate that Freedom of Speech is not a license for hate speech and events like these are unacceptable.
CNN Story Link:http://edition.cnn.com/2010/US/07/29/florida.burn.quran.day/index.html#fbid=IAVyNH-ySg2
Updates
August 2, 2010
I have sent formal letters outlining these concerns to the leadership at Dove World Outreach Center. My focus remains on establishing a dialogue with local community leaders to address the implications of this planned event.
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this is just looking for trouble. we have enough problems in this world without burning books and acting like children.
total embarrassment to the community. leave other peoples faith alone and worry about yourself.
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We the signatories of this petition,
Mindful of the freedom of speech but weary of attempts to abuse it to propagate hate speech,
Firm in our conviction that the move prejudices all muslims based on the actions of extremists,
Request;
The Dove World Outreach Center to reconsider its decision on holding the event.
The United Nations High Commission for Human Rights to note, on the grounds that it prejudices an entire group on the basis of actions by individuals, our stand against this move in particular and other defamatory actions and hate speech in general. We ask this with reference to UN HRC resolution 7/19 on "Combating defamation of religions".
As concerned global citizens we reiterate that Freedom of Speech is not a license for hate speech and events like these are unacceptable.
CNN Story Link:http://edition.cnn.com/2010/US/07/29/florida.burn.quran.day/index.html#fbid=IAVyNH-ySg2
Updates
August 2, 2010
I have sent formal letters outlining these concerns to the leadership at Dove World Outreach Center. My focus remains on establishing a dialogue with local community leaders to address the implications of this planned event.
3 Comments
THESE PEOPLE ARE SICK. WHY WOULD ANYONE INVITE THIS KIND OF HATE?
this is just looking for trouble. we have enough problems in this world without burning books and acting like children.
total embarrassment to the community. leave other peoples faith alone and worry about yourself.
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THESE PEOPLE ARE SICK. WHY WOULD ANYONE INVITE THIS KIND OF HATE?