Should There Be A Punishment For Burning The Quran?

Discussion in 'Politics & Religion' started by Rebecca, Dec 18, 2009.

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Should There Be A Punishment For Burning The Quran?

Poll closed Jan 2, 2010.

  1. No, of course not!

    22 vote(s)
    53.7%

  2. No, but I think it's a terrible thing to do.

    8 vote(s)
    19.5%

  3. Yes, he should have to pay a fine.

    1 vote(s)
    2.4%

  4. Yes, he should serve jail time.

    4 vote(s)
    9.8%

  5. Yes, death sentence.

    6 vote(s)
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  1. #1
    On YouTube there was someone burning a quran, in protest of the political system in Iran. I think that would be an ineffectual way to bring about change, but on the other hand, he should be covered under freedom of speech. I've heard of blasphemy laws and so forth in other areas of the world, so I'm curious - what do you think?
     
    Rebecca, Dec 18, 2009 IP
  2. Toopac

    Toopac Peon

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    #2
    Nothing wrong with burning it, nor burning any other religious book, as long as he obtained it in a legal manner.

    [edit]And as long as the act is not designed to create hatred.
     
    Last edited: Dec 18, 2009
    Toopac, Dec 18, 2009 IP
  3. pizzaman

    pizzaman Active Member

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    i think he should have the right to burn it as a political act and free speech.
    at the same time i find burning any book objectionable and i think this particular action is very similar to burning the flag, and is counterproductive . so i can not support it.
     
    pizzaman, Dec 18, 2009 IP
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    greenstefan Peon

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    In many european countries burning Quran, Bible, Tora and any other religious symbol or national flag is a crime.
     
    greenstefan, Dec 19, 2009 IP
  5. Roman

    Roman Buffalo Tamer™

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    #5
    You are stuck on a frozen barren island, help is 2 days away, all you have is a lighter and a huge crate of (insert yourfavorite religious book here). It's -20 and you'll freexe in an hour. Do you burn them now?
     
    Roman, Dec 19, 2009 IP
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    stOx Notable Member

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    If it's his quran he is entitled to do whatever he likes to it.
     
    stOx, Dec 19, 2009 IP
  7. Obamanation

    Obamanation Well-Known Member

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    Title 18, Section 333 of the United States Code, which says that “whoever mutilates, cuts, disfigures, perforates, unites or cements together, or does any other thing to any bank bill, draft, note, or other evidence of debt issued by any national banking association, Federal Reserve Bank, or Federal Reserve System, with intent to render such item(s) unfit to be reissued, shall be fined not more than $100 or imprisoned not more than six months, or both.” The law is enforced by the Secret Service.

    Apparently, burning the Quran is perfectly legal(assuming it is yours) in the US. Burning our currency is not, even if you have the money to burn. Now that is just stupid.
     
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  8. stOx

    stOx Notable Member

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    You don't own the money (tangible currency) though, you only own it's value.
     
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  9. Obamanation

    Obamanation Well-Known Member

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    That is certainly the governments position. The same goes for real estate. It is still stupid.
     
    Obamanation, Dec 19, 2009 IP
  10. ChaosTrivia

    ChaosTrivia Active Member

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    #10
    I agree.

    http://www.fireonquran.com/

    I have chosen:
    2. No, but I think it's a terrible thing to do.

    My answer is valid for all books, not just the quran.

    But I can't really explain why. I need to think more about it. I find it to be an interesting and complicated dilemma.
     
    ChaosTrivia, Dec 19, 2009 IP
  11. benny92000

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    #11
    No there shouldn't be a punishment. If someone were to burn a Bible in the USA, would there be a punishment?
     
    benny92000, Dec 19, 2009 IP
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    #12
    ~ Obviously a statement about its authenticity and those who follow it as not to the individuals liking...analyzing what the conflict was about might determine its appropriateness.
     
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    Didn't you state on DP the Quaran is evil or something to that effect? If you believe that to be true then why is burning Quarans terrible? Just wondering...
     
    Toopac, Dec 19, 2009 IP
  14. Brandon_R

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    #14
    There currently is no law prohibiting the ignition of a "quran" as long as it doesn't endangers another citizen in the US.
     
    Brandon_R, Dec 19, 2009 IP
  15. cientificoloco

    cientificoloco Well-Known Member

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    there are better things to do before burning it. for example, I've heard that in a New Zealand mountain cabin from time to time christians leave bibles, which come out very handy for climbers who lodge there and run out of toilet paper
     
    cientificoloco, Dec 19, 2009 IP
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    Stroh Notable Member

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    #16
    No there shouldn't be a punishment for burning any book. I might not support it, but hey freedom of speech you can burn whatever you want as long as it's not in my backyard :p
     
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    Yeah stroh, other than the fire hazards involved in a book burning there are no real consequences for it.
     
    Brandon_R, Dec 19, 2009 IP
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    What do you think if people vote that Burning of any Quran or any Religious Text should be Crime ? would it be acceptable ?
     
    new, Dec 20, 2009 IP
  19. Rebecca

    Rebecca Prominent Member

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    #19
    I've already formed my own opinion, just curious what others thought.

    (Oh, I'm sorry, I see now that you were talking to Brandon)
     
    Rebecca, Dec 20, 2009 IP
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    Besides that it makes a great fuel for the fireplace, does it make a good toilet paper too? I'm wondering if that's marketable, I would think it would sell great at Costco. Each fly would have the words printed in different verses. As you sit on the toilet you'll have something to read. It is a two use in one.

    Anyone develops this idea and gets rich, please don't forget about me, k?
     
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