U.K. YouTube sitcom "Living with the Infidels" takes humorous look at 7/7 terrorist attacks. Critics say it is in bad taste. Do you agree?
"I am acutely aware that anyone affected by the events of 7/7 would be anxious about the series," he says, "but I truly believe that it is only by ridiculing these extremists that you can hope to persuade young Muslims to turn against radicalism."
Some families of people killed in the 7/7 attacks, however, are not too happy about the series.
Often, humor is a way to deflect anger and tension, in order to create an open dialogue. Do you think a comedic series like this is effective in helping people work through their anger and trauma—and allow people on both sides of this issue to humanize their perceived "enemy?" Or will this further entrench people against each other?
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2009/aug/20/living-with-the-infidels-youtube
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The creator says he meant the series to deter young Muslims from becoming terrorists. How? This doesn't do that. I just don't see it.
People should not make light is things like these. It says to potential terrorists that it is OK to kill innocent people. It is just a way of life. A just cause.
The question says that it might allow people on both sides of this issue to humanize their perceived "enemy?" It doesn't matter what the reason is, terrorism is wrong. The people who commit terrorist act don't deserve to be humanized. I think this series will actually make victims of terrorism feel more angry and hurt. It will encourage people to hate Muslims and anyone that is perceived to be a potential terrorist. It will encourage hate.
This is just my humble opinion.
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