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Muslim Countries Seek U.N. Ban On Blasphemy
Islamic nations are seeking a U.N. treaty that would essentially ban blasphemy.
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GENEVA (November 20, 2009)--Islamic nations are campaigning for an international treaty to protect religious symbols and beliefs from mockery.
Documents obtained by The Associated Press show that Algeria and Pakistan have taken the lead in lobbying to bring the proposal to a vote in the U.N. General Assembly.
If ratified in countries that enshrine freedom of expression as a fundamental right, such a treaty would require them to limit free speech if it risks seriously offending religious believers.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has declared U.S. opposition to measures banning "defamation of religion."
At the State Department last month, she said religious "differences should be met with tolerance, not with the suppression of discourse."
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I keep telling you people that We are loosing Our Freedom of Speech, Freedom to bear Arms, Freedom of the Press and Freedom of Religion!!!! All of you People within reading/hearing range better Wake Up!!! The Muslims(Islam) is gradually taking over Our World!! PERIOD!!!
how bout we ban suicide bombings and 'honor killings'
