This page documents and discusses the semi-recent incident involving a Danish newspaper that published cartoons discussing the Prophet Muhammad, and the ensuing outrage in the Muslim world.
I have to say that due to my support of free speech, the Danish newspaper should be proud of itself, and should not be forced to apologize to anyone for the offense. The violent reactions from thousands of Muslims around the world suggests to me that we should make these expressions more often, and make a firm stance against religious bullying.
There are dozens of cartoons and pictures denigrating Jesus Christ- you don't see Christians attacking embassies or burning cars in the streets. I'm not saying that Muslims shouldn't protest the images- if they find them offensive, there are a number of actions to take. What I'm saying is that it seems like Muslims feel like they are "above criticism" and have taken legal action through the UN to make it a crime in many countries to "offend" religious people- through words or drawings alike.
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