Fire & Hammer

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Name: Dennis
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

For the past 16 years I have been a husband, and for 9 years, a father. These roles are second in importance only to my role of follower of Jesus Christ. My day job is in scientific research where I study the chemical senses (smell and taste). While I enjoy my job, I am in the process of making a career change: following my boyhood dream of writing. As an American, I am concerned about the direction my country has chosen on some issues. Politically I fall right of center (conservative), but I am not a right winger. I believe the most important character trait for any person is personal integrity.

Wednesday, February 15, 2006

Freedom Under Attack II

Michelle Malkin posts some of the email threats she has received in conjunction with her posting the infamous Muslim cartoons. Her blog was also "hit by a large, foreign-based denial of service attack" following a Tuesday appearance on Fox News Channel where she discussed the cartoons.

For a moment, just a moment, let us put aside any discussion of the appropriateness of the cartoons. Let's lay down political party, and liberal vs. conservative ideology. A citizen of the United States has been threatened for exercising her Constitutionally guaranteed right of freedom of expression. It is time for all Americans to take a stand for what is right and to recognize the goals of those who would threaten our freedoms.

Unlike our foes I will not stoop to threats, or to riots and violence. My God is a God of peace and my faith in Him does not allow for such a response. So I will keep my response very simple, and say to those who threatened freedom, this response is a direct result of your actions.

I personally find the cartoons distasteful, but as a statement against the wrongs being committed around the world and in unity with Ms. Malkin, here are all 12 cartoons. Thank you Michelle for the link.

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