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Muslim group wants Bill Maher removed as Berkeley commencement speaker
Posted on 10/29/14 at 6:16 pm
Posted on 10/29/14 at 6:16 pm
They're upset by his criticism of Islam.
Hopefully Berkeley doesn't cave to this pressure.
Hopefully Berkeley doesn't cave to this pressure.
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"Bill Maher is a blatant bigot and racist who has no respect for the values UC Berkeley students and administration stand for," a petition on Change.org states. "In a time where climate is a priority for all on campus, we cannot invite an individual who himself perpetuates a dangerous learning environment.
"Bill Maher's public statements on various religions and cultures are offensive and his dangerous rhetoric has found its way into our campus communities."
The petition points to a recent episode of Maher's HBO show "Real Time" as an example. (HBO, like CNN, is a division of Time Warner.) When actor Ben Affleck appeared on the program in early October, their conversation turned into a heated debate about Islam that many in the Muslim community found hurtful.
"Islam is the only religion that acts like the mafia that will f***ing kill you if you say the wrong thing," Maher said during the episode, which is cited on the students' petition as an example of Maher's "hate speech."
The Change.org petition had more than 2,200 signatures as of Tuesday morning. It appears to have been written by Khwaja Ahmed, an active member of the Middle Eastern, Muslim and South Asian Coalition, according to Berkeley's student newspaper.
Posted on 10/29/14 at 6:19 pm to L.A.
They'll cave. It's Berkeley.
Also, you might want to check out the last few pages of the big Francis thread...
Also, you might want to check out the last few pages of the big Francis thread...
Posted on 10/29/14 at 6:25 pm to L.A.
I almost always disagree with Maher, but definitely not on Islam.
Posted on 10/29/14 at 6:30 pm to L.A.
quote:Poor choice, but they made it. No way they should cave to religious principals at this stage.
Muslim group wants Bill Maher removed as Berkeley commencement speaker
Posted on 10/29/14 at 6:41 pm to L.A.
Islam is so fricked up
It's got me supporting Bill Maher.
It's got me supporting Bill Maher.
Posted on 10/29/14 at 6:46 pm to L.A.
"We are very disappointed that Berkley has chosen to have Bill Mahr speak at commencement. He has unfairly painted our religion as being terrorists, etc. This is upsetting and untrue.
Either you cancel his appearance...or we will blow up your buildings.
Allahu Aktards...Allahu Aktards!"
Either you cancel his appearance...or we will blow up your buildings.
Allahu Aktards...Allahu Aktards!"
Posted on 10/29/14 at 6:48 pm to L.A.
That Muslim group can get fricked.
Bill Maher isn't right about many things, but he is spot on in his criticism of Islam.
Bill Maher isn't right about many things, but he is spot on in his criticism of Islam.
Posted on 10/29/14 at 6:54 pm to L.A.
Maher is a smarmy count whisker
But them aloha snack bars can eat a cornucopia of gay aidsdicks
But them aloha snack bars can eat a cornucopia of gay aidsdicks
Posted on 10/29/14 at 7:23 pm to L.A.
Can't stand Maher, can't stand Islam even more. They can all contract Ebola
Posted on 10/29/14 at 7:38 pm to L.A.
Love me some Maher, even though I'm a believer in a higher power.
Hope they don't cave.
Hope they don't cave.
Posted on 10/29/14 at 8:08 pm to L.A.
Followers of the religion of terror are getting mad over people telling it like it is about them and their religion?
Good.
Good.
Posted on 10/29/14 at 8:32 pm to L.A.
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Hopefully Berkeley doesn't cave to this pressure.
Posted on 10/29/14 at 9:15 pm to L.A.
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Muslim group wants Bill Maher removed as Berkeley commencement speaker
If Maher offended gays, women blacks, Hispanics, or rejected global warming, Cal would punt him immediately. But since he only offended Muslims, full speed ahead.
Posted on 10/29/14 at 9:59 pm to L.A.
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Hopefully Berkeley doesn't cave to this pressure.
Agreed.
This reminds me of Catholics' apoplectic objections to President Obama's commencement speech at Notre Dame.
Let Maher give the speech. If it's consistent with his typical commentary on religion, it will appeal to low-grade morons and mouth breathers and affirm this group's objection to his selection. If he says something intelligent about religion for the first time in his life I'll line up to congratulate him.
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