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Originally Posted by punky
It comes down to a simple point: Do you think they Muslims were right to be insulted. You and Homer agree there were right. That's fine. I don't agree. I think its very wrong of them. I'm Christian, and you could say anything you like about Christianity, I really couldn't give a monkey's. Everyone I have asked about this (7-10 people who are commited Christian) have agreed. IMO its a problem with Islam, not a problem with freedom of speech.
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I do see your point, but I must admit I am basing my opinion on the reaction in the UK, rather than the rest of the world. So far, I have seen one small scale, but very nasty, demonstration & a larger peaceful protest which sought to distance British Muslims from the calls to violence, while at the same time expressing the hurt they felt at the perceived insult to their faith.
I agree that the more extreme reactions are OTT, I said in an earlier post that I deplore the stereotype image of a hate spewing, flag burning fanatic. I can see what you mean about the motive for re-publishing the cartoons, but to be honest if someone says 'if you poke that bear with a stick he will attack you' - would you still go ahead & poke it with a stick, just to prove the point?
So, I'm glad the British Muslims showed they are capable of rising above the stereotype, and I hope we can move on & re-establish our mutual respect.
As for the rest of the world, I really don't know, I just hope there are some people there as sensible as the dignified spokespersons at Saturdays march, who can try to calm people down.