[Sean S]

Originally Posted by The Geek

Maybe it is no different than seeing all the religious right wingers come out in protest whenever a movie comes out in the US regarding topics they find offensive. Its always made me chuckle as it only serves to backfire on their cause by drawing publicity to the situation. In the end they have a choice: If you don't agree with the content, don't view it.

What I get confused about is that it maybe forbidden to draw the prophet, however is the person who did the drawing a Muslim? If not then I'm not sure where the problem really is. After all, Muslims have the power to refuse to read the paper, heck they can even protest by never buying it again - Whats next? Jews protesting hot dog manufacturers? We all have differences and one key cornerstone in any religion is tolerance towards those that do not share your views.

it doesn't matter if the guy drew it was a muslim or not, this is about respect for other's beliefs. Clearly that cartoon was a direct insult to their religion and their beliefs, it is forbidden to draw the prophet, no matter if you are a muslim or not, and if you look at the cartoon, it clearly links the prophet to terrorism, with the bomb placed on his head, that's even worst than an insult.

If that's the case, then Jews shouldn't get upset if Iran's president calls holocaust a myth, or others saying that Jesus was not God's begotten son. It is all beliefs that each person from each religion holds strong ties with. No one likes their beliefs to be made fun of or crushed, and saying to ignore such a thing is very selfish of you cause i'm sure if someone made fun of your beliefs, then you would have take some form of action.

the case here is about respect, not about rights. Every person has the right for free speach, but it's unfortunate that this had to be published to add more problems to the rest of the problems.