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Originally Posted by FireFly
It is A beacon, but not THE beacon. There are large, obvious flaws inherant in the US system of governing which are often overlooked as they are the single most powerful nation on the planet.
This is an interesting discussion though and looks directly at the sovereignty of nations. Does any nation or body have a right to interfere with the running of another nation? On what grounds and under what circumstances? Who should we be looking to to interfere in this situation, and how?
As horrific as this situation is, is there anything we can do to stop it without creating a religious war? Frankly, any interference will likely result in the claim that it was anti-Islam based. Pointing out that they're going against their own laws and may be punished by their God will probably be ineffective as they are likely well aware of the hypocrisy in their actions. It's quite a conundrum and I hate to say it, but is one life worth the repercussions of interference? Perhaps that's what they're looking for.
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No, it's THE beacon. The subject of liberty follows the American example. I have problems with republicanism (even though I would call myself a small-r republican) but it's institutions and citizenry are by far the most liberal on the face of this earth.