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February 08, 2006, 8:01 a.m.
Culture War
Did you hear the one about the priest, the rabbi, and the imam? You won't, if Islamist goondom has its way.
Last fall, Jyllands-Posten, a Danish newspaper, ran twelve satiric images of the prophet Muhammad. They were a response to the climate of fear created by European Islam: The author of a Danish children's book had been unable to find artists willing to draw illustrations of Muhammad, lest they provoke Muslim iconoclasts. On a continent where the Dutch filmmaker Theo van Gogh was murdered by a jihadist, and Dutch politicians, including the Somali-born Hyann Hirsan Ali, must live in protective confinement, such fears were well-grounded.
The idea that Muhammad may not be represented is only one slice of the spectrum of Muslim opinion; Quakers do not express the Christian consensus on religious art. The image-less Quakers, of course, have never threatened anyone with murder. This is the sanction that Islamists invoked against Jyllands-Posten, which was deluged with death threats, and Denmark itself, whose flag and consulates were burned throughout the Muslim world.
Decent men normally go out of their way to avoid giving offense, especially where religion is concerned. Piss Christ, the Dung Madonna, Lenny Bruce are countercultural phenomena. If public money is used to sponsor desecrations, then taxpayers have a legitimate gripe. Demonstrations aimed at tangible...
What I'm really surprised about is the reaction of the Danes, it is impressive to see that despite the injustice bestowed onto their peaceful and wonderful country, they remain civilized and calm.
I agree. It's a good start at trying to set an example.
You know, the cartoonists are having a Heyday with all of this. there's no end to it. The Cagle Cartoon Website is keeping daily updates on the situation with cartoonists from around the world, you can see the updates here:
Quote: Originally Posted by FiveParadoxThe fact remains that the cartoon was not a parody of a person; but rather, an infringement of and assault on a religion.What a load of hypocritical crap. These fools know how to give it, but they certainly can't take it.
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On a daily basis these buggers infringe and assault people around the world with much more force than I hand drawn caricature.
I have no sympathies for them. The have cast hate to all Scandinavians, who are some of the most peaceful and morally conscious people on Earth.
They burn flags symbolizing millions of people, they call for physical harm when no physical harm was committed against them, they vandalize foreign property and disrespect those who try to help them. 4.5 years ago they told us 19 crazy bastards didn't represent all Muslims, but now one bold Danish cartoonist represents all Danes, all Scandinavians, all Europeans and all non-Muslims.
I saw the cartoon; I saw no big deal. It was a Arab dude with a cartoonish bomb lit under his turban. I thought it was kind of funny to tell you the truth. Was it in poor taste, to Muslims it was, but cartoons in newspapers are always taking shots at people, they are support to provoke.
when they burn buildings and vehicals in Europe or America, the riot act should be read, giving them one half hour to clear the streets. Failure to do so would mean military fire power opening up and shoot. Several rounds of this would get the message across