Comments on: Danish Cartoon Rage: Will it Ever Stop?

By: Christine

Christine — Sat, 04 Feb 2006 20:37:26 +0000

I picked this up somewhere.

This is a battle of religions, our religion is Freedom of Speech.

I say to those who have refused to hear so far, Are you listening now?

By: Debbie

Debbie — Sat, 04 Feb 2006 22:04:25 +0000

Ibn Warraq in Der Spiegel is absolutely correct. This freedom of speech is the difference between the free world in the West and the Islamic world. They will never grow industrially, intellectually, politically, or any other way until and unless they see this difference and change.

We must show solidarity with the Danes and not show weakness. I was very disappointed with Condi Rice’s comments. The European nations are standing firm in support of free speech and Condi Rice was waffeling. Surely the United States will be behind free speech and the Danes.

By: Chad Evans

Chad Evans — Sat, 04 Feb 2006 22:05:28 +0000

I actually wrote a very similar post months ago that many are seeing what we are facing now. I can’t help but feel good that more people are finally seeing the light.

The Enemy We Face

By: Christine

Christine — Sat, 04 Feb 2006 22:14:26 +0000

Just like many other issues and problems with this world, it can take something major; a disaster for instance to wake people up. Here in the US, it took 9/11 but, as we who are enlightened realize their are those that are hardheaded. For them, it takes an even bigger or multiple disasters to get it. Just think how many lives would be saved in this world if it didn’t require this?

By: Chad Evans

Chad Evans — Sat, 04 Feb 2006 22:19:32 +0000

Christine, exactly. This is why I believe this entire cartoon row will work against groups like Al Qaida and those similarly aligned. People have woken up. I am hoping they don’t go back under the shed like many in the American Left.

By: Barb

Barb — Sun, 05 Feb 2006 02:02:26 +0000

Up until now I haven’t really given much credence to those who say that Islam is not a religion of peace; I would much rather believe that a violent few have hijacked the religion of a generally peaceful and moderate many. And overall that probably is close to the truth. But as you say, no leaders have come forward to deal with this cartoon jihad. Maybe there aren’t any. Maybe there is no religious argument of peace and love, and despite all the talk, of moderation inherent to Islam that any leader can put forth against this violence. I am really starting to have my doubts about Islam’s inherent peacefulness and willingness to coexist with other religions, unless they are put under dhimmitude. There are millions of good people who are Muslim, and I don’t wish to wrong them or offend them, but unless they do something about all this, their religion is really going to continue dropping in my estimation. I’m only one person but hey, that’s how you really make friends and converts: one person at a time. If you want to, that is.

By: Christine

Christine — Sun, 05 Feb 2006 02:10:55 +0000

I posted this elsewhere, but I think this would be a good place for it. I am simply trying to make a point with this statement.

Imagine if you will, the good that could come about, if those who are Muslim and their supporters were to stand up, make as much noise, get as much publicity, in as many places in the world as today but, their message was peace.

You may say Im a dreamer,
but Im not the only one,
I hope some day you’ll join us,
And the world will live as one.

By: Remmy

Remmy — Sun, 05 Feb 2006 14:16:17 +0000

All religions promote peace. To fuel the muslims anger by insulting the beliefs is the way to promote freedom of speech? Please think again.

By: anonymous

anonymous — Sun, 05 Feb 2006 16:18:10 +0000

i really think this whole website is based on critcicing muslims. i am not muslim but i live in the uk and see how horrible ppl are to muslims and how children get so badly bullied at schools and this kind of website doesnt help at all. The cartoons are understandably offending to muslims as the muslim faith says you u cannot make any deciptions of the prophet and the pictures make out that he is a terrorist himself.

By: DAVE

DAVE — Sun, 05 Feb 2006 18:23:33 +0000

Well I remember a few years ago when all the born agains when APE poop over the “Piss Christ” which was a cross in a vial of urine. Personally I thought it repugnant, but I didn’t go burning down any embassys or call for the death of a country.

By: Crusader

Crusader — Sun, 05 Feb 2006 19:39:13 +0000

Remmy and anonymous:

Who gives a crap? Its just a cartoon! Get over it!

By: FilmFan

FilmFan — Tue, 07 Feb 2006 23:43:10 +0000

Is the real issue about free speech or negative western attitudes towards Islam as most comments would indicate? Although these are interesting subjects on their own, I think that what we see happening now is more fundamental. The real issue is about stupid choices and living with the consequences of making them.

I am reminded of an interesting quote by Robert H. Jackson :“The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish.” The Danish cartoons are a case in point. They are, quite simply, rubbish. They arenâ€™t very good cartoons and certainly not funny. There are much less incendiary angles a good cartoonist with a bit of imagination could have taken to make the same political comment without the provocative inclusion of an image of the Prophet - assuming, of course, that the purpose was actually to make some interesting political point.

For every action there is a reaction. Most of us wouldnâ€™t walk up to a bear and poke it in the eye. You certainly have the right to do so, but there is no doubt that the bear has the right to have you for lunch in response.

By: Crusader

Crusader — Tue, 07 Feb 2006 23:48:39 +0000

FilmFan:

Were you pointing out that the reaction from the Islamic street has been the equivalent of that of a angry and blood-thirsty bear? Sounds about right.