RE: 'Blasphemy is a victimless crime' is utter arrogance
November 7, 2010 at 11:10 am
(This post was last modified: November 7, 2010 at 11:10 am by Watson.)
I get the feeling there is a lot more going on here than there seems to be. But...I have no idea. This topic has gotten confusing and awkward.
Anyway, as to your question, Existentialist; while I fundamentally disagree wit hthe statement that 'blasphemy' is not 'victimless', I also do not believe that it is a crime on the basis of freedom of thought and expression. We are allowed our personal takes on things, and it is a fundamental human right to believe or disbelieve without interference. Whether the state declares the act criminal or not has nothing to do with the act's actual nature IMO.
Anyway, as to your question, Existentialist; while I fundamentally disagree wit hthe statement that 'blasphemy' is not 'victimless', I also do not believe that it is a crime on the basis of freedom of thought and expression. We are allowed our personal takes on things, and it is a fundamental human right to believe or disbelieve without interference. Whether the state declares the act criminal or not has nothing to do with the act's actual nature IMO.
