Q'uran Burning By Gainesville Nutcase.

[JC]

WOW, just wow! 

I will be attending the burn the Quran day in Gainesville on Sept. 11

http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/07/29/florida.burn.quran.day/index.html

Not sure if I will be able to get in but I will be armed with my camera and I will damn sure try to document the "event"

[NotNow]

WOW, just wow! 

I will be attending the burn the Quran day in Gainesville on Sept. 11

http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/07/29/florida.burn.quran.day/index.html

Not sure if I will be able to get in but I will be armed with my camera and I will damn sure try to document the "event"

For what purpose would anyone "attend" such an event?  Would you "attend" a flag burning?  There are some who attempt to grab attention by tearing down what they believe to be important to others.  Why encourage such behavior?  This kind of thing is just stupid and should be viewed in that light.

[CS Foltz]

NotNow..............I agree with your view point!

[JC]

WOW, just wow! 

I will be attending the burn the Quran day in Gainesville on Sept. 11

http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/07/29/florida.burn.quran.day/index.html

Not sure if I will be able to get in but I will be armed with my camera and I will damn sure try to document the "event"

For what purpose would anyone "attend" such an event?  Would you "attend" a flag burning?  There are some who attempt to grab attention by tearing down what they believe to be important to others.  Why encourage such behavior?  This kind of thing is just stupid and should be viewed in that light.

Yes, it is stupid but it is indicative of a national trend and I think that these people simply have the nerve to do  what many others want to but lack the fortitude!  The event should be counter protested, it should be covered in the news and it should be denounced by anyone with an ounce of decency.

[Cricket]

Yes, it is stupid but it is indicative of a national trend and I think that these people simply have the nerve to do  what many others want to but lack the fortitude!  The event should be counter protested, it should be covered in the news and it should be denounced by anyone with an ounce of decency.

No, not true. It is not indicative of a national trend, it is the mindset of a small fringe of stupid people. It doesn' take alot of nerve to be stupid.

[Non-RedNeck Westsider]

This is from a conversation I had the other day:

Me:  What's your thought on the Koran burnings.
Old Guy:  I think what he's doing is wrong, but I believe in what he stands for.
Me: 
Old Guy:  I've been reading on the Muslim history and culture for about the past 5-6years, to know one's enemy so to speak, and the trend that I find is frightening.  The preachings of the muslim teachers is similar to those of Christianity with the major exception being that if you are not a follower of Muhommed, then it is their (followers of Muslim) responsibility to convert you or kill you.  Their is no place in their world for a non-believer.
Me:  [Astounded look on my face]
Old Guy:  [contiuing]  The thing that annoys me the most about this entire situation is because of thier history, and history of all nations in general - When you declare victory, you erect a monument in it's honor.  Look at the placement of the mosques in the mid-east - Several are placed on sites that the Muslim believe was a great victory over a foe.  Now translate that into the mosque that's being built at ground zero?

I'll leave the conversation there, but it went deeper.  I personally don't know any of this to be fact, but seeing it from someone else's (read less tolerable than I) point of view I feel that I need to do some more research before having a true opinion on the matter. 
Anyone here have some more insight?

[ChriswUfGator]

Yes, it is stupid but it is indicative of a national trend and I think that these people simply have the nerve to do  what many others want to but lack the fortitude!  The event should be counter protested, it should be covered in the news and it should be denounced by anyone with an ounce of decency.

No, not true. It is not indicative of a national trend, it is the mindset of a small fringe of stupid people. It doesn' take alot of nerve to be stupid.

Sadly I've observed stupidity, and perversely the outright pride in being stupid, are becoming a national trend.

[Coolyfett]

I just read the headline on CNN? And why is the Governor not putting a stop to this?

[Coolyfett]

They say its all going down at the Dove World Outreach Center on Saturday during the Gators game against USF. Man what is with these people. What a blackeye they are putting on gainsville, Florida & the US. those people that died in 9-11 will not come back....National Quran burn day?? Not a good look Gator fans....not a good look.

[ChriswUfGator]

I think most Gator fans are actually horrified to be associated (even if purely geographically) with this crap...

http://www.gatorcountry.com/swampgas/showthread.php?s=327018306efc9f82aeb059e6883d3a1f&t=163707

This is a nutty right-wing church doing this, it has nothing to do with the Gators or UF.

[BridgeTroll]

I wonder if this guy would be getting this much press if he were burning 200 American flags...

[danno]

This just came across my desk.

The State Department has just issed a travel warining.

September 9, 2010

The Department of State is issuing this Travel Alert to caution U.S. citizens of the potential for anti-U.S. demonstrations in many countries in response to stated plans by a church in Florida to burn Qur'ans on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Demonstrations, some violent, have already taken place in several countries, including Afghanistan and Indonesia, in response to media reports of the church's plans. The potential for further protests and demonstrations, some of which may turn violent, remains high.  We urge you to pay attention to local reaction to the situation, and to avoid areas where demonstrations may take place.  This Travel Alert expires on September 30, 2010.

We also remind you of the continuing threat to U.S. interests and citizens posed by various terrorist groups, as outlined in the Department's Worldwide Caution. 

U.S. citizens living or traveling abroad are encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through the State Department's travel registration website at in order that they can obtain updated information on travel and security.  U.S. citizens without Internet access may register directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.  By registering, U.S. citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency.

U.S. government facilities worldwide remain at a heightened state of alert.  These facilities may temporarily close or periodically suspend public services to assess their security posture.  In those instances, U.S. embassies and consulates will make every effort to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens.  U.S. citizens abroad are urged to monitor the local news and maintain contact with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

As the Department of State continues to develop information on potential security threats to U.S. citizens overseas, it shares credible threat information through its Consular Information Program documents, such as the Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts as well as Country Information, which are available on the Bureau of Consular Affairs website at http://travel.state.gov/.   In addition to information on the Internet, travelers may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or, outside the United States and Canada, on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.  These numbers are available from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday through Friday, Eastern Time (except U.S. federal holidays).

[Cricket]

Sadly I've observed stupidity, and perversely the outright pride in being stupid, are becoming a national trend.

We tend to believe that stupidity is becoming a national trend because our media persists in giving every stupid person his 15 minutes of fame. Since we are all slaves of the media we can't get away from stupidity. A flight attendant sliding down an emergency chute gets alot more play than a fireman saving children from a burning building. The networks called him a hero, said he quit in style. This idiot in Gainsville is getting his 15 minutes whether or not he goes through with this burning. The difference is Americans may pay a price for his stupidity.

[Coolyfett]

We have a muslim woman here at the job, when asked what she thought....her response was....Georgia Tech fans would NEVER do something like that. AWESOME! Ha ha ha ha....but seriously though who is this gator fan Terry Jones?? Talk about extremist...I am so glad a Jacksonville resident or preacher came up with this idea. How embarassing.

[ChriswUfGator]

Oh great, Sarah Palin just weighed in and issued a public statement saying she essentially thinks it's reckless and inflammatory but he has a constitutional right to do it. Now the peanut gallery is complete.