Today was pro-USA demonstration in Benghazi condemning the attacks on the embassy. Sorry for spelling errors.

ElephantTeeth · 2012-09-12T14:39:18-07:00

Here are some translations of the Arabic signs, not at all in order:

No, no, no to Al Qaida
No to Al Qaida, no to terrorism; this is a young people's revolution
Arrest the killers [lit. armed men] today
No place for Al-Qaida here
The flavor of terrorism is not for Libya
Enough retaliation, we want [cut off, probably "peaceful"] reactions
Islam is innocent, the traitors are spoiling our [cut off]
Do you reward for good other than good?
Whoever has no conscience, remember that God waits but does not neglect (Got help on this one from DONGREL below)

There's a lot of references to supporting the prophet and verses and such, but I'm not even going to attempt those. Quranic Arabic is hard.

Lanarchy · 2012-09-12T14:15:24-07:00

RIP Vile Rat

deadfermata · 2012-09-12T14:11:55-07:00

The guy in the background is too cool to hold up a sign

Provid3nce · 2012-09-12T14:35:19-07:00

One key difference you'll see between this demonstration and the riot from the day before: the presence of women.

TheRealReisman · 2012-09-12T14:31:03-07:00

I know I'm far too late to be found, but I find it odd that this is called a "pro-USA" demonstration. It seems much more in the spirit of mutual respect and understanding as well as sorrow for the evil in both countries. I think that "anti-terrorism/pro-Peaceful Islam" demonstration makes more sense.

libyaitalia · 2012-09-12T14:10:34-07:00

MORE PICTURES: http://imgur.com/a/KsI1F

eaglebacon · 2012-09-12T13:27:39-07:00

How many people were at this demonstration? The senseless incident really shook me so these images were very comforting to see. Thank you.

mainsworth · 2012-09-12T12:59:35-07:00

The world needs more people like this. Thank you for distancing yourself from the ruthless and the cowards. I hope one day there will be no one to distance ourselves from, but until then, the moral and honorable must stand and fight against the wicked and evil.

Allah Bless Y'all.

mellolizard · 2012-09-12T14:29:15-07:00

Everyone always say, "If Muslims aren't all bad, why don't the good ones ever speak out."

Maybe they do but no one every listens.

red321red321 · 2012-09-12T12:56:39-07:00

Few bad apples give the whole cart a bad name and a rotten smell.

cf18 · 2012-09-12T14:09:34-07:00

Also lost in the noise - several Libyan security officers were also killed in the attack Tuesday night.

New source

EquinsuOcha · 2012-09-12T13:40:54-07:00

Do you have a link to the original source pictures? I wanna repost on FB since I'm currently arguing with several people.

omnilynx · 2012-09-12T13:09:45-07:00

This is good. I actually think this could be a catalyzing event for Libya, driving them to a solid stance against Islamic extremism. At least, I hope that is what happens.

Andre7723 · 2012-09-12T14:09:31-07:00

I just want to go out there and say: Libya, we know. Ambassador Stevens found something in your country that he loved and wanted to fight for. This is not how he would want relations between the US and Libya to develop into. There are always a few who do heinous actions. It is these people who get the media attention. Instead it should be the people out there in Libya grieving over a friend, as Ambassador Stevens, if anything, was a friend of Libya.

thirdfounder · 2012-09-12T13:09:48-07:00

the politics of any post-revolutionary state are volatile. God bless these people and keep them safe, because they have an opposite number in Libya.

pepsi_next · 2012-09-12T12:57:23-07:00

Just goes to show that you should never judge a group of people by the actions of a select few.

DancesWithSpoons · 2012-09-12T13:44:14-07:00

That Pehavior guy went all Benjamin Button on us, you can see him get progressively younger. Incredible.

Yeah_lm_That_Guy · 2012-09-12T13:48:20-07:00

I feel so sorry for those living places like that, where the action of few can condemn so many into an unsafe and unknown future. Compare those two demonstrations, where the first one was anti-, and the second one is pro (sending condolences) US. People probably wont bother with their sympathy, choose to overlook it, and build hatred to the actions and people of Libya.

andrewsmith1986 · 2012-09-12T12:45:48-07:00

Can anyone translate the Arabic?

Elementium · 2012-09-12T14:03:25-07:00

People are so chipper in this thread..

This is good. I'm just as pissed off as anyone else but this could turn a horrible situation into something good. These people are pretty brave themselves, considering the extremists seem to have no limits on who they'll hurt.

I hope this solidifies peoples stance against terrorism in Egypt.

MrKrazybones · 2012-09-12T14:38:01-07:00

r/KarmaConspiracy
Redditor causes rebellion in Middle East, only to give them signs in english for karma later
Im on to you libyaitalia

shiv52 · 2012-09-12T13:59:06-07:00

Every time there is one of these incidents i ask "Where are the moderate Muslim voices?" For one of the first times i see them. Need more of this.

Karl_Marx_ · 2012-09-12T13:46:30-07:00

This is heart warming. I wish the world had more solidarity.

argh_minecraft · 2012-09-12T14:04:52-07:00

http://i.imgur.com/a98b6.jpg

Seriously though. We get it. Many of us Americans don't buy into this false image. We see through it just like you do. Even though I am a red blooded American through and through, I want you guys to know that I love you. I consider you my brother's and sisters. You are welcome in my home any time.

bigbert81 · 2012-09-12T12:36:09-07:00

This brought a tear to my eye.

I'd upvote this a hundred times if I could.

AcrimoniousButtock · 2012-09-12T13:05:19-07:00

Shows that deep down, we are all just humans.

kbergstr · 2012-09-12T16:11:50-07:00

This will probably get lost, but I got a bit of a tear in my eye from the showing of support from the people of Libya.

Thank you for the kind thoughts and I hope you know that despite the rhetoric thrown around many, many of us here are thrilled at the acts of heroism that it took for everyday people to stand up during the Arab spring movement in Libya and across the Arab world. We know that despite the highly visible acts of certain fanatics, the followers of Muhammad are a good people who deserve to live in a free and self-determined country.

There are many here who are worried that the majority of peace loving people in your country and the dozens of others won't be able to keep the fundamentalist, militant minority out of power, but there are also many here who believe that you have the right to live without domination from outside forces. I wish you, your countrymen, and all who wish for the right to create a peaceful and self-determining country the best of luck in these difficult times. I know that those of you that stand against such actions are among the greatest heroes in the world today.

As-Salāmu Alaykum

my_fucks_are_missing · 2012-09-12T13:43:13-07:00

Holy shit. I am not an easily moved person, but damn, this sign of unity and love is such a great example of how awesome humanity can be. My eyes watered up a bit; no lie.

willreed03 · 2012-09-12T13:42:25-07:00

This is reassuring and I can not understand why it has not received more attention on reddit. Upvotes all around for sensible, peaceful folks.

maxmackie · 2012-09-12T14:45:35-07:00

Is it just me or do most of the people in those pictures seem MUCH less "conservative" or "traditional" than the ones in the riot pictures. Very few large beards and traditional thowbs.

Not a racist comment, just an observation I made.

yellowstone14 · 2012-09-12T13:26:26-07:00

I don't see this demonstration being reported anywhere on news sites - cnn, bbc, al jazeera - I would think they would pick it up as part of the story

plaidjob · 2012-09-12T13:37:37-07:00

This was beautiful. Thank you.

Murder_Ballads · 2012-09-12T14:06:28-07:00

1.Eslam 2.???? 3.Profit

MasterOfTurtles · 2012-09-12T13:52:04-07:00

Thanks for this. I was pretty astounded at what I was seeing on the news. They completely disregarded everything like this, and to be completely honest, I was even starting to buy into it. It just makes me sad that a handful of asshats can ruin the reputations of those around them, especially when the majority of people aren't bad at all. Fucking twats.

Matrinka · 2012-09-12T16:13:35-07:00

I feel like such a pussy for tearing up at this a bit. I know the world isn't fair and neither is life... but the fact that people still have to demonstrate to show that ALL of their people aren't represented by a few bad apples just makes me sad. I'm just happy to see some good people make a stand in a difficult situation.

mrcloudies · 2012-09-12T13:09:01-07:00

More americans need to see this.

We cannot lump all the people of the middle east in with terrorists and extremists. I have known several Muslims in my life, and I know many Christians who are infinitely more radical and prone to violence than they are.

There are over a billion Muslims. You cannot say one view point is shared by that many people, it simply isn't true.

Adultery · 2012-09-12T13:38:54-07:00

we're all just primates on a rock

Sanity_prevails · 2012-09-12T14:07:42-07:00

Profit is our prophet too! I am sure we can agree ;)

itsme_timd · 2012-09-12T14:00:03-07:00

Everyone needs to see this. It's so unfortunate that this doesn't make major headlines like violence does.

Fangheart · 2012-09-12T16:13:41-07:00

Shows people are people. What a wonderful demonstration for humanity.

Thompsons · 2012-09-12T14:36:33-07:00

This is pretty awesome of them to do this... I was super heated this morning over the whole thing. I was trying to keep a level head about it, but it was hard not to get angry and think badly of islam. I would like to personally thank them.

Ryplayer · 2012-09-12T13:26:20-07:00

This is fantastic. Shows how quick people are to judge.

StewieBanana · 2012-09-12T13:49:06-07:00

The thing about this post that makes me feel bad the most is that OP felt this post wouldn't do well unless he/she apologized for the spelling errors of other people who presumably don't even speak English very often.

jeeebus · 2012-09-12T14:07:46-07:00

Interestingly enough, we worship profit in the US so that sign is pretty solid.

theoretical-narrator · 2012-09-12T13:40:24-07:00

I wonder if the people in these photos risk their lives in expressing pro-American sentiments. I would hope not. But I hope for a lot of things.

GoyoTattoo · 2012-09-12T14:04:53-07:00

Thank you for posting this, and for anyone who participated.

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8 woman holds sign "stop the denial, we want real reactions (from the gov)"(referring to the violence)