ISIS threatens IED attack as Phoenix Draw Muhammad competition gets underway. What say you?

My inner hippy warrior asks a simple question, "What message am I sending to my children by endorsing this event?" Am I trying to say that you shuld participate in things that are disrespectful to others just because I can? Am I being part of the solution or part of the problem? What good will this do for my fellow man? Just because the constitution gives me the freedom to do something doesn't mean I have to do it. We are in the headlines all around the world looking like a bunch of schoolyard bullies and they now get to play the persecution and victim card. Why? Because we have the constitutional right to do this? To prove that we are not going to be bullied by anyone? I'd rather organize an event that brings us together as members of the human race. This is not a step in the right direction. Just my .02 Regards, Uncle Mark

ISIS beheads Christians. That is pretty offensive to me for sure. Some Americans want to make some Muhammad cartoons which ISIS and other Muslims finds really offensive. Why isn't anyone doing anything about ISIS beheading Christians?

We should not live our lives in fear. We should not bow down to threats or terrorists. If we do then they win. While I am of the opinion that this event is offensive, it is protected speech as long as they do it lawfully. If an incident happens, the evil doer is to blame not the event coordinator or attendees. We need to stop trying deflect blame from those who wish us harm. I think the event coordinator calling for armed people is a prudent move given the incident in TX as long as those who do, do so in a lawful manner.