Is there anything that doesn't offend Muslims?
Some people on social media criticized Hegseth for getting a tattoo that could be considered offensive to Muslims, especially as the US military seeks to represent a diverse pool of faiths.
“This isn’t just a personal choice; it’s a clear symbol of Islamophobia from the man overseeing U.S. wars,” posted Nerdeen Kiswani, a pro-Palestinian activist in New York.
She added: “‘Kafir’ has been weaponized by far-right Islamophobes to mock and vilify Muslims.”
You mean, a slur that Muslims use to indicate disdain for other cultures and races is being used against them? You'll pardon me if I feel no sympathy at all....
“It’s not about his personal beliefs. It’s about how these beliefs translate into policy – how they shape military decisions, surveillance programs, and foreign interventions targeting Muslim countries.”
I suspect they translate into policy very well, and very usefully.
"Is there anything that doesn't offend Muslims?"
ReplyDeleteLots! Anything they do, essentially. Grooming gangs, arranged marriages, homophobia, sexual inequality, genital mutilation, to name a few.
Good point!
DeleteNever had a tattoo but tempted to get one like Hegseth's to celebrate turning 70
ReplyDeleteSame here, I'm a decade behind you though...
DeleteTo be fair, Muslims often aren't offended by things, other people feel the need to get offended on their behalf.
ReplyDeleteStonyground.
Yes, true!
DeleteKafir? I thought that was some kind of yoghurt.
ReplyDelete😂
DeleteI wonder what the arabic scrawl for "fuck off sand-nigger" is
ReplyDeleteI think it's be better in Amharic...
DeleteNever have "Coffee" tattooed by a dyslexic tattooist.
ReplyDeletePenseivat
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