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That is 1 for Islam, and 0 for democracy.

Good! Anyone who makes a movie that sucks that hard deserves to be put away for life!

Raw says

That is 1 for Islam, and 0 for democracy.

It was for probation violation, not for making the movie.

leo707 says

Raw says

That is 1 for Islam, and 0 for democracy.

It was for probation violation, not for making the movie.

Yes, but he would not have been arrested had it not been for Islamists demanding his arrest. This will be seen as a victory for Islamists who will just ratchet up their demands.
Christopher Hitchens would have given this man a medal.

leo707 says

Raw says

That is 1 for Islam, and 0 for democracy.

It was for probation violation, not for making the movie.

I don't buy that. I suspect the "probation violations" were made up and the intent behind the arrest was his alleged involvement in the film.

It does seem strangely coincidental that he should be arrested for probation violations after this movie comes out.

But yes, it is a horrible movie clip and does not really help anything except the exercise of freedom of speech, which is admittedly a worthy goal in itself.

If he really wanted to make a difference, he should have made a movie about how Muslims are the primary victims of Islam, and how they are trapped in it by family pressure, their own governments, and the very real threat of death if they dare speak up about it.

Saudi King calls Obama.

Obama: Hello this President Obama
Saudi King: Hello President how are you?
Obama: Not too bad, how can I help you.
King: That would be Your Royal Highness.
O: Yes your royal Highness, what can I do for you today.
King: I need a favor. One of your citizens made a movie.
O: And?
King: I don’t like it.
O: It was just a silly movie. No big deal.
K: I don’t like it.
O: So?
K: That would be your royal highness.
O: Yes your royal highness, what would you like me to do?
K: Arrest him.
O: He didn’t do anything wrong, and besides, it was perfectly legal.
K: Arrest him.
O: Yes your royal highness.
K: That would be your royal highness.
O: Yes your royal highness. I need a good excuse to arrest him.
K: Do I have to do all your thinking for you?
O: No your royal highness, I’ll think of something good. When do you want him arrested.
K: Today.
O: Yes your royal highness.
K: Good.
O: One more thing?
K: Now what?
O: Can I be President again?
K: Yes.
O: Thank you your royal highness.