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:::Splainer1984, since you are able to write, I am assuming you are able to read the caption below the picture. [[User:Conservative|conservative]] 21:39, 2 May 2011 (EDT)
 
:::Splainer1984, since you are able to write, I am assuming you are able to read the caption below the picture. [[User:Conservative|conservative]] 21:39, 2 May 2011 (EDT)
 
I think Splainer is asking why the first image is of Hitler rather than of Dawkins. Also, it could be better to cite a transcript rather than one small quote which could be (potentially) taken out of context to suggest that Dawkins supports Nazism. [[User:MFlem]] 19:08, 11 May 2001 (BST)
 
I think Splainer is asking why the first image is of Hitler rather than of Dawkins. Also, it could be better to cite a transcript rather than one small quote which could be (potentially) taken out of context to suggest that Dawkins supports Nazism. [[User:MFlem]] 19:08, 11 May 2001 (BST)
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:::The quote is a very telling quote - especially given the barbarism of Hitler's policies. Putting the picture and quote at the top of the article highlights the matter. The quote has a footnote for those who desire more context. By the way, the Conservapedia Richard Dawkins article [http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=richard+dawkiuns&pws=0&gl=UK#q=richard+dawkins&hl=en&gl=UK&biw=1024&bih=547&prmd=ivnsuolb&ei=9UbLTcgShdzRAcvj0NsI&start=10&sa=N&fp=fb3d12b5718b7418 is gaining more visibility in the UK with each passing day.] This holds true for other English speaking countries as well. As of May 11, 2011 the article [http://www.google.co.in/search?q=richard+dawkins&pws=0&gl=IN had good visibility in India as well.] India, being a peaceful country with the [http://www.darndivorce.com/divorce-rates-around-the-world/ lowest divorce rate in the world] (or at least one of the lowest divorce rates in the world), probably is not enamored of the abrasive Richard Dawkins who is on his third wife. Of course, in light of the speciousness of his work, it wouldn't surprise me if most Indians have never heard of him. [[User:Conservative|conservative]] 22:53, 11 May 2011 (EDT)
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The quote is a very telling quote - especially given the barbarism of Hitler's policies. Putting the picture and quote at the top of the article highlights the matter. The quote has a footnote for those who desire more context. By the way, the Conservapedia Richard Dawkins article [http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=richard+dawkiuns&pws=0&gl=UK#q=richard+dawkins&hl=en&gl=UK&biw=1024&bih=547&prmd=ivnsuolb&ei=9UbLTcgShdzRAcvj0NsI&start=10&sa=N&fp=fb3d12b5718b7418 is gaining more visibility in the UK with each passing day.] This holds true for other English speaking countries as well.  
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As of May 11, 2011 the article [http://www.google.co.in/search?q=richard+dawkins&pws=0&gl=IN had good visibility in India as well.] India, being a peaceful country with the [http://www.darndivorce.com/divorce-rates-around-the-world/ lowest divorce rate in the world] (or at least one of the lowest divorce rates in the world), probably is not enamored of the [[Abrasiveness of Richard Dawkins|abrasive Richard Dawkins]] who is on his third wife. Of course, in light of the speciousness of his work, it wouldn't surprise me if most Indians have never heard of him. [[User:Conservative|conservative]] 22:53, 11 May 2011 (EDT)
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