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Politically correct hate speech and the Dr. Tiller murder
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Keith Olbermann
Liberals like to accuse conservatives of resorting to "hate speech" when it comes to the controversial issues of today, usually because they don't have a valid argument to counter the other side. The irony is that they use the very hate speech they accuse others of employing, but they do so by using what I like to call "politically correct hate speech."
For instance, in the wake of the heinous murder committed against the Wichita, KS. abortionist, Dr. George Tiller, those who support abortion under any and all circumstances have used this tragedy as an excuse to play politics against those who believe in the sanctity of life.
Take for instance the response by Colorado's own late-term abortionist, Dr. Warren Hern in a Denver Post interview when he referred to the pro-life movement as being equivalent to the Islamic Jihad:
"The only difference between the American anti-abortion movement and the Islamic Jihad is about 8,000 miles. It's the same outfit. These folks are fanatics. They talk to God, and they carry guns."
Talk about hyperbole. There's also something eerily familiar with his use of Islam for making his comparison. Just a few years ago, Rosie O'Donnell stated that "radical Christianity" is in the same league as "radical Islam." In both instances, discussing the issue is avoided and the use of politically correct hate speech is employed. Is it a coincidence that Christians were the target in both of these cases? I don't think so.
The liberal media is doing it's part in feeding this frenzy of left-wing bigotry. In the same issue of the Denver Post, they published an interview with the ex-wife of Dr. Tiller's murderer, where she was quoted as saying that Scott Roeder (the accused) reached this murderous state of mind by following a progression of events. It began with joining "anti-government," "anti-tax" groups, followed by finding religion. The clear implication of the story was that if you're opposed to government tax policies and you are religious, you're suspect.
Another example of the liberal media's use of this tragedy comes from none other than NBC. On his show, Keith Olbermann accuses the Fox News Network and Bill O'Reilly, who hosts a show opposite Olbermann in the same time slot, of being directly responsible for the murder of Dr. Tiller. Of course, the fact that Fox News is mopping the floor with NBC, along with Bill O'Reilly holding the number one spot on cable news for over 100 straight months couldn't have anything to do with it, could it?
The murder of Dr. Tiller was a tragic event, and there have already been many statements condemning it from pro-life leaders around the world. As a pro-life person myself, I stand with these leaders as they offer their condolences to the Tiller family and as they unite against this type of violence.
Still, it's important to remember that talking to God, being a Christian, and carrying a gun doesn't make anyone a terrorist, any more than talking to God, being a Muslim and carrying a gun makes you a terrorist. There are people at both extremes who aren't representative of the vast majority of people.
Sadly, liberals are likely to continue using Dr. Tiller's murder as an excuse to spew their left-wing bigotry. But of course, hating people of faith, who believe in the sanctity of life, and maybe own a gun is just the type of politically correct hate speech we have come to expect.
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