text: Thanks again Alceste, for proving yourself impervious to radical discussion as a hothead of the reverse persuasion...
  
  No one did that except in your own mind. No "hate", and no "equation". Just the question, "when is it a good idea to make a point of congratulating someone for their "courage"? 
  
  Why is it that "Progressives" who are at the forefront of fighting religious obscurantism and sexism when it involved Christianity, defend even worse obscurantis and sexism when it involves Muslims? Why will they congratulate women who wear Muslim scarves and veils for their "courage", but not right-wing writers or fundamentalist Christians for THEIR courage in expressing their views? And what takes more courage, facing nasty looks and social disapproval, or actually putting your life on the line, but do you congratulate those who do that in the name of Islam for their courage, too?