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In reply to the discussion: Women in Egypt stand strong against 'sexual terrorism' [View all]Bonobo
(29,257 posts)17. So not ALL voices are silenced. Just most.
You seem to want to think that because the statement was made that "Their problems need to be given voice" was made by outsiders, that that is equivalent to saying that "No Muslim has a voice".
It is a false equivalency that you have to come to treat like a Gospel truth.
It is a straw man held together by twine.
If your position is that no one from outside a particular group can ever protest the internal problems visible from the outside within said group, then you are clinging tenaciously to a stupid position.
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K&R Same minimal response when I posted about Mona Eltahawy's sexual assault in Egyptian detention
Turborama
May 2013
#2
But but that woman is wearing a scarf! Until she removes it she is a victim of Islam!
Luminous Animal
May 2013
#27
Can you please provide links where DUers deny that there are Muslim feminist groups? Thanks! nt
riderinthestorm
May 2013
#9
I've been told that by DUers but rules say we are not allowed to call them out.
Luminous Animal
May 2013
#23
Just provide links then. Should be easy since there are "many" DUers who deny the presence of Muslim
riderinthestorm
May 2013
#24
Nope. Not true. Its documented facts and not calling them out by name. Just link the threads. nt
riderinthestorm
May 2013
#26
Um, no because it has happened to me. With juries, you take your chances.
Luminous Animal
May 2013
#28
If you say it as a fact, you should provide proof when asked for a link
riderinthestorm
May 2013
#45
I have no idea what you are talking about. Prove it with the "many" links you must have
riderinthestorm
May 2013
#46
You got nothing. Clearly. Put up or shut up. I have no idea what you are talking about
riderinthestorm
May 2013
#48
K&R! I love that she calls it terrorism, not harassment. Reminds me of this quote:
redqueen
May 2013
#4
"So not ALL voices are silenced. Just most." - That could be said of essentially any state.
Gravitycollapse
May 2013
#19