re: #511 Big Steve

I too thought that the President’s speech was an excellent defense of free speech. But he still seems to believe that the video was the sole cause of the violence when it is clear that the video was only used as a pretense.

Maybe but remember there’s sometimes a big difference between what politicians say and what they believe. There are diplomatic and safety concerns involved and he can’t really say “tough shit, get used to it” to the Muslim rioters. Governments in countries like Egypt and Pakistan are using this to bolster their Islamic credentials and deflect the attention from their own shortfalls. I would prefer our leaders tell them “tough shit” but it just isn’t practical.