Every time September 11 draws near, the world seems to hold its breath; always fearing a repeat attack. It’s never just the terrorists we have to worry about, though. There also are extremists on the other end of the spectrum, the supposed “victims” who want revenge. I sometimes struggle to find the distinction.

This year, some genius from the (ironically named) Dove World Outreach Centre in Gainesville, Florida decides that the best way to commemorate 9/11 is to host International Burn a Koran Day. Very mature. The ‘event’ has gathered over 13,000 people on the Facebook page at last count. Surprising? For me, sure. But maybe not so much in White Trash Land.

Freedom of speech, yada yada, yes I know. But how is that going to affect something as potentially damaging as this? The event is bound to create some sort of displeasure in the Muslim community – let’s not even start with the extremists. So it’s okay for Facebook to host something as potentially detrimental as an International Burn a Koran Day under the guise of ‘freedom of speech’? Who then, becomes responsible when 13,000 Koran burners get attacked by 13,000 angry Muslims? The Facebook page also becomes a breeding ground for anger and negativity. I considered putting up some of the comments on this blog to demonstrate the extent of that, but they really are too atrocious and revolting to be repeated.

I am all for individual opinion. Freedom of speech? Sure. But there has to be a line somewhere that should not be crossed. Especially when it is clear as day how it could/would lead to devastation. I am disappointed that a network as extensive and as influential as Facebook wouldn’t have the common sense to cull or at the very least moderate these ideas, instead giving them the real estate to grow, breed and fester.

The whole situation is ridiculous and has grown completely out of hand. And oh, ‘Dr.’ Terry Jones? You’re a a jackass.