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> they don't integrate well into society , I don't know what makes believe these crazy ideas

Probably because there is some truth in there. If you have any Muslim friend just ask them if they believe in freedom of speech and expression, few will say yes then ask them, should making fun of Mohammad be allowed, they will say no.

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There is simply no factual basis for this comment.

Every American Muslim I have met believes in the 1st Amendment.

Perhaps more than many Americans, American Muslims are acutely aware of how our laws keep them safe. Reducing these laws would make them more of a target then they already are.

> Every American Muslim I have met believes in the 1st Amendment.

Did you also ask them my follow up question, if making fun of Mohammad is allowed. I guarantee you almost all of them will say no.

The same goes for anyone. There will be something they don't believe should be made fun of. Eg. For the right, you can't burn the flag. For the left, you can't make comments about race. I'm crudely speaking here but there are examples.

I agree the same goes for everyone but how many of them become violent.

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