Quote:To me Islam is as Democracy is to you. You believe Democracy must be the foundation of the political system, and that parties which adopt the Democratic ideology can then compete on that platform.
Abu, you take it far further than that by insisting that Islam is democracy and is freedom. I don't try to tell you that our system of government is Shariah law and I consider it blatantly dishonest for you to attempt to argue the corollary.
Quote:If a party does not accept the Democratic platform, then in your belief they shouldn't be allowed to participate in the political arena, correct?
No. Democracy and freedom are an inherently fragile system. Hence the saying that the price of freedom is eternal vigilance. We wouldn't have political freedom and democracy if we forbade certain parties from running for office. The only time I have gone so far as to suggest legal intervention in the problem of Islam is to suggest we deny immigration to people who reject freedom and democracy. This should apply to all who do so, whether they are Nazis, Muslims or some other group.
Quote:Likewise for us, any party not adopting the Islamic platform, is not welcome to compete.
There is nothing at all alike in your alternative.
Quote:Your viewpoint here stems from your misconception that you believe in 100% unfettered freedom
No Abu. I have pointed out dozens of times to you that this is simply incorrect. I have no idea how to explain it to you in any simpler terms. You are the one making this claim, over and over again, in spite of the facts. Not me.
Quote:Australia's treason & sedition laws suggest otherwise.
Can you give an example of how these laws might prevent you from criticising the government, other than say, by blowing up a bus?