Re: OT A message of hope from Norway about their recent tragedy

[Per Boysen <perboysen@gmail.com>]

Indeed, Norway handles this in a great way. I've been following it in
the news and feel proud living in the neighboring country. The only
way towards a better future is to meet terror with love and openness
in a civilized (democratic) way. "Revenge" doesn't belong in a
civilized society.

But I think your friend's friend made a mistake in that letter by
calling this criminal "the anti-islamic offender". The guy is a
murderer, he committed a crime and for that he will be sentenced at
court in a civilized way. I mean, civilized countries have laws to
minimize crime and ensure a safe environment for everyone, we don't
have laws to favor or repress a certain religion or political view.
This understanding is exactly what this terrorist - and others - wants
to blur! Not being cautious about using the proper words can lead to
unintended picking up on terrorist's propaganda views and spreading
them around.

Greetings from Sweden

Per Boysen
www.boysen.se
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On Sat, Jul 30, 2011 at 3:10 PM, Rick Walker <looppool@cruzio.com> wrote:
> A friend of mine received the following letter in the mail from a 
> Norwegian
> friend about the
> recent tragic killings in Norway and I wanted to share it with everyone 
> on
> this list
> as I find it very inspiring to read and it gave me hope.
>
> The way the Norwegian people have responded in toto to this tragedy 
> shines
> the light
> ahead for how we can all treat the hatred, fear and separation that 
> exists
> in the world today.