Hindus protest use of gods on underwear by US firm
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New Delhi - India's eastern state of Orissa has lodged a protest with the US government seeking action against a California-based website for hurting religious sentiments of people by selling undergarments with images of Hindu gods, a newspaper reported Friday. Hindu priests and religious groups had slammed the website, cafepress.com, for selling undergarments embellished with faces of several gods and goddesses, including the presiding deities of Jagannath temple, considered among the most sacred Hindu temples in India. Besides writing to the US embassy in New Delhi, the state authorities also wrote to the federal Home Minister Shivraj Patil urging him to take up the issue with the US government, the Times of India daily reported. "I, on the behalf of the government of Orissa, request you to take up the issue with the American governemnt for taking action against the website owner to refrain the company from such unholy activities," Orissa's law minister BB Harichandan said in his letter. Harichandan wrote that Orissa was "deeply shocked and concerned over the unscrupulous means of advertisement" for commercial gains and demanded that the website apologize immediately. The Orissa police has also registered a case of hurting religious sentiments after a Hindu organization lodged a complaint in the temple city of Puri where the Jagannath temple is situated. The newspaper also quoted lawyers saying that the website tried to insult India as a nation by displaying the Indian flag, and Indian leaders including Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru on underwear.
Copyright DPA
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Blashphamy to Hindus
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Nagesh Gangula ,
Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:27:53 GMT
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It is shameful and a disgrace act for commercial purposes. Why don't they print their mother and sisters' pictures on the underwares and make money.
They stop right away and applogize for this blasphamy.
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Where are these undergarments?
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Perhaps ,
Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:12:39 GMT
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Searched the web site and can't find any of the "offending" garments. Do these Hindu officials perhaps think a graphic Tshirt is underware in the US?
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rediculas
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aamna ,
Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:31:18 GMT
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it is awfull. but i cant undrstand here itis about hindu good's not about muslims so batter to concertrate on Hindus's GOD's. rather than talking aby thing else. but ppl should anyone's religion and do not hurt any one but doing such stupied things. but remember some time back some indianmagazine carried picturs of lorg buddha (they were on toliets and on shoes)
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First Amendment
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Amy ,
Wed, 26 Dec 2007 12:58:11 GMT
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The first amendment protection of free speech will prevent the U.S. government from doing anything about this. Freedom to criticize a religion is one of the essential freedoms of a democracy. Also, not having a state religion (despite Bush's attempts to the contrary) prevents the U.S. from taking a side in a dispute of this nature. As long as it's not inciting violence toward members of a religion it's permissible.
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Balanced Perspective
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Me ,
Sun, 23 Dec 2007 23:32:36 GMT
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I want to clear up some misconceptions in some of the comments made here.
CafePress is a business that let's anyone upload any graphic they want and put them on products for sale. They do not control what designs are uploaded, but they will remove designs for copyright violation.
To those who claim they would never allow anti-Islam designs, just take a look at the website. As I said, ANYONE can upload designs about ANYTHING. And there are designs about EVERY topic you can think of.
CafePress does not "bash" any faith nor do they "promote" any faith. As I said, they have nothing to do with the topics of the designs.
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underwear complaint
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Ron Reale ,
Sun, 23 Dec 2007 20:27:08 GMT
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If you don't like them, keep them out of your country, but Americans have a God-given right to be assholes and make money off it. Our freedoms of speech and expression allow us to tick off anyone or thing, and our second amendment keeps people from doing anything about it. Remember the muslims rioting over those Danish cartoons, and the violence and damage that occurred in every country that published them? Every country but America, where they knew if they pulled that crap in our streets they would be shot. No excuses or apologies necessary. Americans have no taste and crude humor. No insult was intended, but if your insulted, you have that right. Now STFU about it.
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Just like the Muslims, eh?
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Stugee1 ,
Sun, 23 Dec 2007 20:20:46 GMT
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While I agree with the comments made, in general, I think we should all be noticing that they have "lodged a protest". They have not rioted, burned or mutilated. They have not passes a fatwah calling for the website owners' deaths. No one has been killed.
Just try putting Mohammed on some underwear!
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What if it were Jesus?
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Karen ,
Sun, 23 Dec 2007 18:07:15 GMT
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"really not that important"??, "Get over it"?? I can't believe some of the comments here. Obviously the people who think this is no big deal are people who hold nothing dear or sacred in their hearts. What a pathetic state you people are in. It IS disrespectful to put images of other peoples Gods on underwear. I guess that is a concept Americans, with their complete lack of respect for anything that gets in the way of their enjoyment, have a difficult time comprehending. And you wonder why the rest of the world hates Americans.
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This is America Baby!!!
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Jo Kelly ,
Sun, 23 Dec 2007 07:35:46 GMT
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I would normally prefer that the website find a way to make this go away EXCEPT for the EVEN GREATER INSULT of the Indian government insisiting that the US Government halt the operations of a legal US business because their little feelings are hurt.
You have the right to be offended and the right to choke on it!
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freedom need not be abused
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Boone ,
Sun, 23 Dec 2007 02:43:52 GMT
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I have purchased from these people before and I have not seen these particular items. The Hindu's need to realize that the U.S. government has no power to stop this, but direct communication with the owners may do some good. I would advise them to ASK, not demand, ASK that the most offensive items be discontinued. Don't expect miracles, don't ask for everything to be removed. Pick your battles carefully and you might win a few.
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Thick Heads
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Eric William Graff ,
Sun, 23 Dec 2007 01:59:40 GMT
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This has less to do with the color of skin than thickness of skin.... The whole world waits to be offended by the USA. Nuke um George!!!
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1st Admendment
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Mac-101 ,
Sun, 23 Dec 2007 01:32:42 GMT
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This truely stinks, and I aprove not. However the First and Second Admendments are worth dying for! Today underbags, tommarow political speach. As previously stated I bet these dirty capitalist pigs wouldn't have the nerve to put any Quranic scriptures on underbags. We all have seen what happens when the Saudi Flag is placed on a soccer ball. Live Free or Die!
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Hindu protest of underwear
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Morgan ,
Sun, 23 Dec 2007 01:30:29 GMT
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cafepress.com does not discriminate against any religion, they bash all religions equally! India, and the Hindu priests three words: GET OVER IT!!!
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respect
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mkinaustin ,
Sun, 23 Dec 2007 01:26:09 GMT
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this is just another sign of the lack of respect people in this world have for one another and their beliefs. it happens to christians, jews, muslims, hindus, buddhists. anybody who had any question as to why american was failing in the new century - here you go.
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Excessive Sniveling
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Simon Sezze ,
Sun, 23 Dec 2007 01:11:37 GMT
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This world is becoming to compassionate for those who whine and complain about issues that are really not all that important. If someone is offended by something, tough. We can't continue to chnage the way things are for everyone, and conform to the wishes of the sniveling minority. These tearful beings should learn to deal with their emotions in a more mature way, and leave the rest of us out of their insecurities. No matter what anyone does, someone somewhere may be offended by it. We should be respectful, but a character on a pair of panties is just a picture on a pair of panties.
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underpants
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cifey ,
Sun, 23 Dec 2007 00:07:16 GMT
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I don't think Ghandi wore underwear.
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get over it
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sorry ,
Sat, 22 Dec 2007 23:46:01 GMT
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You wanted access to the west. Take the bad with the goood.
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Buy
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mike ,
Sat, 22 Dec 2007 23:26:37 GMT
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If they don't like it, then don't buy it. Ignore it. This is the USA not India
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Hindu Underwear
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mijgreb ,
Sat, 22 Dec 2007 23:04:26 GMT
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Suppose you wore a pair. Who would know other than someone you are pretty close to. An anyway, it might give you added protection and even keep your shorts clean in a pinch.
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Hindus Protest
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Ruth D. Schenectady, NY ,
Sat, 22 Dec 2007 22:32:42 GMT
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Once again Greed rears its ugly head here in the U.S. Anything to make a buck. I am getting so disgusted with these Greedy people.
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Creative Worshipping
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Sanganja ,
Sat, 22 Dec 2007 22:14:10 GMT
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I am making my own personal Lord Ganesha trough the fly of my boxer briefs! Oh yes!
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Hindu deities on T-shirts
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Shatrajit ,
Sat, 22 Dec 2007 20:14:27 GMT
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Thanks for tipping me off to the website. I'm going pick up a few T-shirts for myself. I'll love having Ganesh over my heart. I highly recommend it to all Hindus.
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Hindu-themed underwear
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David ,
Sat, 22 Dec 2007 19:24:57 GMT
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As a Christian American, I feel this product is offensive, but I understand that our Constitution protects offensive speech. I DO WISH, HOWEVER, THAT THESE PEOPLE -- OR ANYONE --- WOULD HAVE THE NERVE TO MAKE MOHAMMED UNDERWEAR. (It could show Mohammed with his 12-year-old wife, and the HORSE he allegedly took with him to heaven. [Seriously.]) People always pick on the peace-loving religions because we don't kill people who offend us.
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Uh.........
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ShellsOTF ,
Sat, 22 Dec 2007 18:18:52 GMT
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So what gives them a right to shut down a website because it's "offensive"? If they don't like it, they don't have to buy from cafepress. As a Christian, I know there are a lot of things out there making fun of Jesus, but I don't demand that they be shut down. I just don't buy them.
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Its bull!
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Jason ,
Sat, 22 Dec 2007 17:01:18 GMT
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Im sure if it was muslim,they would be going crazy with a Jihad on the own of the site!Poor Hindus they are such peaceful people the exact opposite of the muslims!Take down the site!
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Hindus protest use of gods on underwear
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Dee ,
Sat, 22 Dec 2007 16:47:56 GMT
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Unhappiness is created as much by taking offense as in giving it.
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Don't get your panties in a bunch!
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Gypsey ,
Sat, 22 Dec 2007 16:31:50 GMT
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Oh boo hoo. San Franciso freaks let Miller put up a billboard with an S&M theme of the last supper. It was allowed to remain there for quite sometime. THat was dispicable.
There are bigger things to worry about in all of our countries. Get over it!!!
PS You could make your own and capitalize on it.
Some people just do everything they can to find something that offends them.
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FU India
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Carl ,
Sat, 22 Dec 2007 15:45:42 GMT
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We have freedom of speech in this country, so tough.
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protest
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Jeff ,
Sat, 22 Dec 2007 15:42:10 GMT
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It`s a shame no-one ever protests the misuse of the one true living God, Jesus Christ. "I am the way, the truth, and the life"
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India Slams cafepress.com
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Larry ,
Sat, 22 Dec 2007 15:03:10 GMT
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Checked out the Web site ~ Nice stuff! Thanks.
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Grow up
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Not Bothered ,
Sat, 22 Dec 2007 14:41:05 GMT
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To the poor sensitive Hindus that are offended: GROW UP
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At least they're peaceful
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Paul ,
Sat, 22 Dec 2007 14:35:56 GMT
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At least the Hindus are "peaceful" about protesting the underwear... If it was the Muslims there would be Rioting in the streets & you all know it... Be thankful for small favors & change your underwear every day!
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underwearing
By:
jackson wyatt ,
Sat, 22 Dec 2007 12:45:55 GMT
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guess this really beats out my Catholic underwear, which is sometimes pretty holy themselves.
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Other religions
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Tansi ,
Sat, 22 Dec 2007 08:29:16 GMT
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Some fool wrote "if it was the star of david the wibsite (sic) would just be shut down" ... that was the most offensive and silly canard posted on this topic, and it took me all of ten seconds to find several Star of David designs on thongs and boxers at CafePress. I'm shocked I'm the first to challenge it. As for the Hindus, don't blame them for the stupidity and fecklessness of some of their leaders. They are no more responsible for them than most Christians are for (insert name of greasy televangelist of your choice).
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Vimana Must Overcome All
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Anne Thrax ,
Sat, 22 Dec 2007 08:12:12 GMT
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Attention Everyone - including Mr. Gowinta,
Cease your mental burden and bad karma now regarding these fine panties. Even if some horrid person should lay a nice skid mark on these God embossed drawers, have no fear - Lord Vishnu will overcome all.
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RE: freedom of bad taste?
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lookitup ,
Sat, 22 Dec 2007 07:48:05 GMT
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good taste is the death of art.
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Re: Under wear, Indian undies, et al.
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E. O'Neal ,
Sat, 22 Dec 2007 06:15:52 GMT
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Get over it? You are offensive and have no class or dignity. Have some respect, you iconoclastic fools. People like you are some of what's wrong with this world. Get over yourself.
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Glass houses . . .
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Mike rotch ,
Sat, 22 Dec 2007 04:27:28 GMT
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Free speech also means allowing people to register their protest without everyone (here) getting their panties in a bunch.
Also, it is not as if US hasn't complained about anything that goes on in the world . .
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Under wear
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Ronald ,
Sat, 22 Dec 2007 03:26:51 GMT
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Get over it people! "Everyone has a belly button" so they think they can complain about everything or anything. The under wear issue is so small. The Hindus complain but are all the people in there country being fed and housed safely? No. Get over it!
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Hindus protest use of gods on underwear by US firm
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Purush Bangalore ,
Sat, 22 Dec 2007 02:34:17 GMT
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I am sure that CEO of cafepress.com company that makes underwear with pictures of Hindu gods is very happy that he did not print pictures of prophet Mohammed.
I hope that like most American CEOs it was just the money that mattered and never the sentiments of people who would be affected
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Indian undies
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F O'tloom ,
Sat, 22 Dec 2007 01:18:41 GMT
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I'm going on the counteroffensive and create a line with gods from every religion on every thing that CafePress sells.
I'm an equal opportunity offender and profit maker!
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Hinus Protest Underwear?
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Jack D ,
Sat, 22 Dec 2007 01:14:42 GMT
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It getters they are not, as the saying goes. Leaving aside the fact that in this country, to wear underoos is a sign of affection, not ridicule, it's laughable to think that the US would bow to such silly protest.
Guess they never heard of the First Amendment over there...
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How can you offend a pantheist
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Jay ,
Sat, 22 Dec 2007 01:05:56 GMT
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This is simple. If your little pretend god gets all offended that the mean old Americans make fun of him. Let him get off his sorry rear and come do something about it. A god who needs these petty little pretend people to defend him should have is image on the urinal slsh guard.
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hahahahahahaha
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bob ,
Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:48:43 GMT
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thats funny
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show you mine,if you show me yours...
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harry ,
Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:25:32 GMT
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if someones underpants are offending you ask them to keep their pants up.it hasnt been a big problem for me today,there may have been hundreds of people walking around with them for all i know.just make sure that you have on clean underpants if you your in an accident.
i have Elvis on mine,yes...the fat one ..anyone offended?
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legal action
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rocky ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 22:57:53 GMT
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SO, when the Indian government takes legal action, are they going to file a brief, or would it be called a brief brief?
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Where's the Muslim underwear
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Randy ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 22:44:23 GMT
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Let's see some Muslim underwear. Perhaps a prophet's thong. Or is free expression really dead? I suppose it's OK to offend Christians and Jews and Mormon's here in the good old US just because we believe in free expression, however distasteful. Well, if execrsiing free exprssion is the rational for offending any group, then where's the Mohammed T-Shirts?
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Hindu gods
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Pat ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 22:44:21 GMT
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We Americans are so stupid, we never learn that you do't insult another man's religion. Its all for the money.its not a matter of freedom of expression. Its greet!!!
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Please Stop
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John ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 22:10:26 GMT
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Please stop defaming god, it cant defend itself and needs protection from governments and other entitites
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God??? Gods???
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ed ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 21:56:04 GMT
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There is almost no point in discussing anything with a true believer in whatever religion. The way they think is not rational. They always use magical thinking. Belief in any God requires one to drop logic and credulity. Here is why I find myself in the agnostic camp: if God did exist would he not have prevented the atomic bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki from working? All he would have had to do is cut 2 or 3 wires at most. We are not even talking about water into wine, loaves and fish. Just 2 or 3 wires snipped. Really 1 wire or faulty connection would have sufficed. So printing someone's Gods face on underwear? Why doesn't God/Gods miracle that silk screen right off the offending garment? I bet David Copperfield could make that image disappear!
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Hindu Gods....
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Satish Thengdi ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 21:55:11 GMT
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Just after the 'Insult of the Prophet' story gets over, they come up with another controversy. Why can't they refrain from it? Do they think they will sell more if they resorted to this cheap mode of publicity, or will it actually hurt their market share as the Hindus will stay away from them? Considering the number of Hindus in the United States, the latter should hold true. Why, then do they want to invite the ire of a sizable market?
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gods with a lower case g
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Not a Polytheist ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 21:22:41 GMT
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Lest we forget, the worshippers of these million+ gods have 30-50 low yield nukes at their disposal. FYI...also contrast this international complaint of economic/spiritual abuse to the martyrdom of thousands of Christians within their own borders. Where's the justice? Oh, don't worry, its all to be settled by the One True God in His time.
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Vishnu Knickers?
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Stu Pedasso ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 21:14:49 GMT
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Who would wear underwear with Hindu religious symbols on them? I mean, what's the market like for that? I've been around for awhile so I remember the Nehru jackets, but this underwear thing is just nuts.
Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays/Great '08!
Stu
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freedom of bad taste?
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Tom ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 21:11:11 GMT
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I ive in the US and I remember the outcry against Madonna for long ago for being unpatriotic. why? because she with the American flag in her underwear. And dont tell me the evangelicals in this country would raise a furor if something like this happened with Jesus. Regarding Mohammed, enough said.
Please dont be so sanctimonius about freedom of speech in the U.S...it simply means freedom to have poor taste.
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This is stupid
By:
Getrealpeople ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 20:58:01 GMT
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Now all I need are my Muhammad pajamas i will be set!
Cafe Press is doing nothing wrong and the ones selling it have the right. You need a thicker skin.
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Hate crime
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Mike ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 20:35:25 GMT
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Maybe India can sure the website under one of those stupid hate crime laws. If the company is based in California, they would probably have a case. Lol!
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Underwear
By:
Toady ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 20:28:53 GMT
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Indians need to lodge their complaint with the company selling the underwear, not the US government. The US has freedom of expression and insulting speech is LEGAL.
Michael Philips;
Excellent point. There is nothing vile or shameful about any part of the human body.
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Guess what??
By:
Tara ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 20:24:10 GMT
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I own a cafepress store myself and I can tell you all that CafePress took this serious enough to send letters to other shop owners demanding that they remove the offending hindu items....
Now, I am a Christian and do not like the items that poke fun at Jesus but I would NEVER complain to Cafepress about them! There is free speech in AMERICA...this is NOT India. Next we will be asked to remove ANY religious groups "offending" items. It is just unconstitutional.
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It's NOT Underwear
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jay ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 20:10:17 GMT
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Since when is a T-Shirt considered underwear? I could see what all the if we were talking about a pair of panties or a bra, but come off it - It's a t-shirt. There is nothing sac-religious about wearing a t-shirt with a picture of the Jagannath temple on it. If you look at the products, there is NOTHING mocking about it.
When will this craziness stop?
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oppose GOD's pic
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Shroff Gopal ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 19:45:03 GMT
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They have every right to be angry, I'd be angry if the god I believe in started showing up on people's underwear. That vicinity is a very inappropriate area for the image of god to be shown.
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garments
By:
Cafe ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 19:26:08 GMT
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1. You need to understand, cafe press allows users to create their own logo by uploading a picture and print it on a variety of items including underwear. The system is automated, you cannot hold the company accountable but the user that is creating the offending material using the system.
2. If you think that you can tell us what we can and cannot do from the other side of the planet just because you get your panties in a twist you are royally mistaken.
3. These people are obviously attaching emotions to these garments, thus distorting their perception of the 'ultimate reality' indicated in the gita and validating them as having an attachment to their sacred. If these people really paid attention to their own religion they wouldn't care about some stupid underwear.
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The story is a crock.
By:
Robin Starveling ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 19:02:55 GMT
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There is no underwear sold at the site that has any god image on it. They have a "thong" with a yoga tantra. This is a case of somebody looking for something to be offended about.
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false gods underwear
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Robert ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 19:00:50 GMT
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How stupid. People are free to worship as they choose. Besides, all those little Ganeshas and Shivas and Krishnas look so cute on panties. Just keep your yonis and your lingums covered.
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Hindus protest use of gods on underwear by US firm
By:
Beckett ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:54:05 GMT
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Well, it is most certainly obvious that the Hindu priests in India have no concept of freedom of speech. The US government should not become invovled in the day to day business workings of this firm that created underpants that have Hindu deities printed upon them. America has a free market economic system. Should others exert pressure upon the firm to stop selling the diety clad merchandise, that is quite a different matter. However, the market will bear out this situation. Should it prove to be a flop, no body would buy the merchandise and they would be forced to change their product. Look, I am a Christian. I would hate to see images of Christ on undergarments. I understand the religious senstivities in this matter. however, we should not, and ought not involve government in censoring such things.
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Undergarmits
By:
exit ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:51:43 GMT
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Manly Mitt's Line of Magic Mormon Underwear Only Available While Supplies Last!
http://www.cafepress.com/landoverbaptist/328345
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underwear
By:
Wheninoklahoma ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:50:08 GMT
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Well, so what if they are mad.
Don't people realize that in a world where only one true religion exists, all others must be trivialized?
Their beliefs are as zany as any!!
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free speech
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Ducan Gregor ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:47:29 GMT
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When is a T-shirt an undershirt, when an outershirt?
If you are objecting to something being offered for sale, then don't buy it. There is no right to censor, no entitlement to an apology. Freedom of speech is vital to a country that tries to greet most cultures with open arms. I may not like you or what you say or how you say it, but it is vital that you be able to say it. You get respect by earning it, not by trying to bully other people of different beliefs into paying homage.
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Too Bad!
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Bob ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:30:52 GMT
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Wow, so now some other country is trying to tell us what to do? TOO BAD that they're offended, WHO CARES?! If I was the owner of that company, I'd make more just to prove that we will not be pushed around by some foreigners. They already have too much say IN the country, we don't need their COUNTRY trying to push us around. It's time for a revolution people, we need to push all of these good for nothing foreigners out of here.
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Gowingta = Retard
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Anne Thrax ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:29:27 GMT
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Dear Gowingta,
You are a retard. Everyone knows that the Vimana is supreme and can never be damaged in any way, even by evil underwear bearing the signs of epic struggle in the form of skid marks. Lord Shiva is now upset with you.
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Caste System
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Cindy ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:14:22 GMT
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Shouldn't they protest the caste system? Wouldn't that make more sense?
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Stop being silly.
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common sense ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:12:45 GMT
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Learn about what you're arguing before you offer your opinion. Cafe Express takes a picture, and, after a customer places an order, puts that picture on any number of items they have on which a picture CAN be placed. Mugs, t-shirts, hats, bibs, and, because they can, underwear. Has cafepress.com actually sold any Hindu god underwear?
This is all very silly.
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Hindu Reaction
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toothfanger ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:07:09 GMT
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I am really encouraged to see how they are handling this. It kinda contrasts to how other religions handle insult, huh? I wonder if it is the religious culture that causes their different reactions, or something else? But how stupid to put those images on underpants? They should be so lucky the Hindu people are as reasonable as they are!
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Hindu underwear
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Lee Cabot ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:07:07 GMT
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I have heard about every little faction of religion being offended by the slightest "nod of the head" and "wink of the eye" so much lately that I'm tired of it and I believe the public is, too. Frankly, I'm offended by their offensiveness. Quick! Call the ACLU to the rescue!
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Too bad
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Walter ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:06:07 GMT
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Considering that India sanctions attacks on Christians by Hindis, I do not see where India has any gripe coming. They disrespect other religions, so they should be prepared to have their religion treated in a similar manner.
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Undies :o)
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artemis ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:54:28 GMT
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A few years ago, there were swimsuits with the Buddha's likeness on them; there was a campaign that was successful to get them pulled from the shelves. I agree that people need to stop getting offended over every little thing; this is in bad taste however.
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T shirts
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jomama ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:53:54 GMT
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I just checked out the cafepress website. The T-shirts look good. Tell Orissa to get over it!
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Hindu gods on undies
By:
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Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:51:26 GMT
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Welcome to America! The land of free speech!
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Hindus protest use of gods on underwear by US firm
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george ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:39:46 GMT
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The protestors need to understand that the Gods will act for them selves and the issue will be decided by the Gods. For now the protestors should just relax and watch the Gods do their thing.
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There's no Santa, no Easter Bunny, no Jesus and no Vishnu either
By:
Ugly American ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:35:42 GMT
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Grow up people.
None of it's real.
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Welcome to freedom of speech
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Carl Schattke ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:30:42 GMT
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To bad the freedom of speech in out country offends you, you have a right not to logon to the site and not buy the underwear. I would rather they have there right to post this info, than you have a right to take it down.
Deal with it.
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First Amendment Freedom of Speech
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PK ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:25:19 GMT
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I'm sorry if anyone is genuinely offended, but we have something in America called "Freedom of Speech," which seems to be a foreign concept in most foreign countries. Cafepress has materials that would offend just about anyone on the planet one way or another. Religion is not above the Bill of Rights. But I commend Hindus for lodging a complaint, rather than throwing a violent, global hissyfit like Muslims always do. Freedom of speech works both ways, and Hindus have the right to complain.
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common sense
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sam ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:06:25 GMT
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how stupid do you have to be to put religious figures on underwear. that is just rude and deserves punishment. even if its not your religion it shows you have no respect for others.
i hate how everyone gets offended about seemingly everything but this is just common sense. DONT PUT RELIGIOUS FIGURES ON UNDERWEAR
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hindu god underwear
By:
Dan Rotis ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:02:36 GMT
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They have every right to be angry, I'd be angry if the god I believe in started showing up on people's underwear. That vicinity is a very inappropriate area for the image of god to be shown.
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religion
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Jason ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:56:28 GMT
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I thought our government did not like to involve itself in religious matters. So do not ask our government to step in. This is a consumer issue.
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I agree but Hindus have to do better themselves!
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Manjit Singh ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:54:45 GMT
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I think they the site should take off items that are offending! I wonder who is running it. It could easily be a Indian Hindu or Sikh. I want to stress that Hindu businesses and media has not faired any better when it comes to offending people. Watch any Bollywood and Indian films, ad etc. (I don't mean movie like Namesake, Bend Like Beckham etc.) but Hindi movies and you will see how this Hindu dominated media demean Western women in the movies, demean childeren, minorities like Sikhs, women, low castes.
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Poking fun at Che, no. Poking fun at Hindu Gods, okay.
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Christian R. ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:49:32 GMT
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cafepress.com tried to censor t-shirts that mocked Che Guevara. Historically, he was a mass murderer and a Stalinist oppressor. But they seem to be okay with mocking Hinduism.
Let me ask you a question. What did Hinduism ever do to you? By and large Hindu people leave you alone.
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lets put jesus on some panties
By:
don't worry about it ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:47:01 GMT
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its just a bad thing to do. if it was jesus you would have a bunch of middle age overwieght white ladies all protesting in the street. pathetic. if it was the star of david the wibsite would just be shut down (they control all)
on the other hand nice publicity. i still can imagine how its cool..
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Cafe Press
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K. Tyson ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:39:20 GMT
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Cafe Press is a company that designs items by request. You can't ban individual consumers for requesting items be made. Why someone would want Hindu God underware, I dont no...but someone must.
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Do not joke of Vimana
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Gowingta Pinchone ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:27:05 GMT
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Ms Thrax you should not be joking of the Vimana in such a naughty way. These are most powerful ships of the skies and can do much harm to our earth.
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Religion
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Harry J. Smith ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:26:34 GMT
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Tired of every conceivable religion being offended about something.
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Freedom to be Absurd
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Bill ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:18:51 GMT
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While I consider it completely absurd to lampoon a culture like this, and won't be purchasing such things, freedom is a concept much, much greater than political correctness.
With all due respect to India and Hindu, your nation, culture, and religion are NOT a source of ridicule for the vast majority of Americans. Sometimes, we have to tolerate our bone-headed compatriots, even as we defend fervently their right to be out of step with common decency.
On a side note - Lighten up. This is NOT a hate crime.
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Hindus protest use of gods on underwear by US firm
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Joe Pepe NYC ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:12:15 GMT
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Legally it is not a crime. However, most people do not wake up in the morning and try to figure ways to belittle other peoples beliefs. They should use this as an occasion to educate people why their belief is so sacred to them. Most people would respect that. I'm sure the company making these novelty items meant no insult.
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Get in line
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Art ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:10:25 GMT
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Why do so many groups and individuals wait with baited breath just to be offended? Next they'll be protesting computer boxes that look like Holsteins. I see and/or hear offensive things every day. It's a free world; get over it. Get a life.
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Let's make them easy to find.
By:
JHCJr ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:04:41 GMT
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http://www.cafepress.com/buy/hindu/-/cfpt2_/copt_/cfpt_/source_searchBox/x_0/y_0
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Haha
By:
Danny ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:01:50 GMT
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Good thing we don't live in India then isn't it. Our government can't do squat about this and thats why I LOVE the USA
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Vimana Terror
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Anne Thrax ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 15:47:04 GMT
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Be certain to don these gems prior to generating your next burrito-induced skidmark, they will provide protection against all corruption even when piloting your Vimana.
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Free Speech can be restrained
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Stephen Boone ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 15:45:05 GMT
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Although it is legal in this country to display the Virgin Mary covered with feces, a cruxifix in a jar of piss, or someone's most revered God on a jock strap, people are also free to protest it and free to decide they will NOT ridicule another's religion like a drunken teenager raised by pigs. The Indians should explain their position publicly to the company and it's customers. Our government can quite rightly guide them in this effort. Myself, I have another world religion more in need of some action than the Hindu.
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Under-Over?
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Michael Philips ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 15:42:35 GMT
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They seem to be upset over the Hindu god images on only the undergarments. Are our private areas any less holy then the rest of our bodies?
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thank goodness it isn't from those muslims...
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CK ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 15:30:18 GMT
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At least, these Hindu followers are calm about it in their defense of their belief. We should not trivialize those belief which other hold sacred. I guess the US is desensitized enough by the American Flag and various Christian figures on underwears. Just because one doesn't care about these things, you shouldn't criticize others from caring about an issue.
Just think what if it was some kind of Islamic icon on those underwears. What about just names associated with Islam on underwears? The question really is how much closer to your faith could you be by wearing it so 'privately'...
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Hindu Gods
By:
SoCrates ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 15:26:48 GMT
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Good thing they are not Muslims or they would be blowing themselves up in crowded places over this.
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god undies
By:
jim ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 15:19:21 GMT
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yes indeed, now this is news worthy
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kiss my
By:
Jim Bob ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 15:03:08 GMT
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I'm buying a pair of this underwear and wearing them for a week straight without washing.
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India
By:
American Freedoms ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:59:01 GMT
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If they don't like it, let's take all the out-sourcing jobs they have and bring them back to the US. It would be nice to talk with someone about travel arrangements that I could understand.
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disparity of critique
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MC ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:48:32 GMT
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There would be no way this company (or its clients) would place a likeness of the prophet Muhammed on the fly of their underwear. The religion of peace police would soon be at their door extracting "pennance". It's only truly passive faiths that seem to fall prey to these "venture opportunists".
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Offensive that they would even ask.
By:
Keith ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:46:07 GMT
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Umm, free speech, anyone?
How about national sovereignity?
Since when does what a US citizen doing something inside US borders have to answer to a foreign government?
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Cafepress?
By:
Steve ,
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:15:48 GMT
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They don't make their own material. All the things they sell are dreamed up and sold for the profit of individuals or other companies, not Cafepress itself.
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