I think it's unfortunate that someone with a view different from the popular one is being shut down so aggressively. How can we hope to have a diverse and even discussion if we refuse to listen to any but those that we agree with?
HN is a great place and as long as politics aren't involved we can usually expect an open discussion, but the minute someone says anything that differs from the standard liberal playbook on race or religion he's shoved out the door.
The ironic part is I'll probably receive downvotes for bringing this to light.
> The ironic part is I'll probably receive downvotes for bringing this to light.
Of course you won't because you made a well thought-out observation.
Contrast that to this generic, baseless statement:
> Arabs and Muslims will blow the fuck out of each other's sons and daughters without a second thought.
That is a not only a very simplistic view, it is also incorrect. It puts blame on some inherent personality trait of Arabs and "muslims". Anyone with a minuscule ability to critically think can see how this parallels statements like "black people have less intelligence". The OP is not bringing a new opinion; they are trolling.
I would be more interested in seeing a thought out analysis by the OP, that takes into account the complex geopolitical landscape of the last 100 years, including armament of these so called terrorists by the US, drone strikes that kill Afghan and Pakistani children, etc.
> anything that differs from the standard liberal playbook on race or religion
... and economics. You forgot that point :) If you happen not to agree with the Welfare State Theory and Keynesians, you are bound to get downvotes, too.
The irony is that if he'd just said "Middle east is the blackest of jokes; people will blow the fuck out of themselves, others, and their children, for generations", that would be both more true (since non-Muslims do this too), and less offensive. Humanity is the problem.
HN is a great place and as long as politics aren't involved we can usually expect an open discussion, but the minute someone says anything that differs from the standard liberal playbook on race or religion he's shoved out the door.
The ironic part is I'll probably receive downvotes for bringing this to light.