Tempered reaction among American Muslims to cartoon row

Gulf Times (Doha) ^ | 2/5/06 | Editors

[ozoneliar]

had not taken to the streets to express outrage

What does this mean? They have not started torching cars, burning embassasies, phoning in bomb threats? Well good for them.

[don-o]

“There is one set of rules for the West and another set for everyone else,” he added. “Where do we draw the line on your freedom of speech and hurting my feelings and principles and irritating the hell out of me?”

We don't draw that line, numbnuts. And since you morons are so easily manipulated by your demon possessed so-called leaders, stay tuned for a deluge.

[river rat]

"Fear of reprisals and the fact that the offending cartoons have not been reprinted in any major US newspapers may also have contributed to the lack of street protests and violence, they add.

10s of millions of armed Americans might also have a "calming" effect...

It would sure create a "come to Jesus" moment for the "moderate Muslims" in America to choose sides..

Semper Fi

[Mamzelle]

Their numbers are simply not big enough to dare it. Yet.

[rickmichaels]

Tempered reaction among US Muslims to the row over cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) can be partly attributed to their integration into American society, community leaders say.

Perhaps it's that fact that Muslims in America know better than to f*** with America, and that freedom-loving Americans will kick their asses up, down, and sideways if they start any of their jihad bullshit.

[Dazedcat]

“People are scared,” he said. “We have a government saying it is spying on us and it’s scaring the living daylights out of people."

Even better, just tell them to get the hell out, go back where you came from and let the Mullahs and Kings tell them how much dirt to eat daily. Yeah, Allah be praised alright.

The gun thing works too though......

[john drake]

Excellent comment. The same I was going to make. Either I'm paranoid or incredibly desirous with a deep rooted need to preserve the West; am I nuts or correct; we need to get them out of our country, not welcome them or assume they'll assimilate. To me, they're no different than a rabid Nazi or Communist, same animal, different religion, so to speak.

[not2worry]

Seems "OK" for the Mohammad to instruct the flock to kill off all us Infidels, and I've seen no apologies come from the Muslim Community for the innocent lives lost on 9/11.

How much Terror, Kurt, do think the actions of the Muslims in the name of Mohammad on 9/11, in London, Madrid and now Denmark have put into the hearts of children, women and the communities around the globe?

Try integrating into our Western Way of life, or IMHO, pack up the family and head back to the ME where you won't have to live in "fear".

BTW, I have a 8 year old grand daughter who after 9/11 refused to fly until OBL was found dead. Try looking at the other side of the equation! It's not all about YOU!

I don't know of any other group of immigrants that have come to the USA with such hatred in their hearts for the way we live in America. Why did you come in the first place? To claim our Country for Mohammad? Ain't gonna happen. What the Muslims are doing in the EU is a disgrace and I don't care what your religious, political or personal ideology may be!

[3_if_by_Treason]

my second amendment rights, which I am not afraid to use.

Try setting out some bait if you get tired of waiting...

Fly 'em if ya got 'em!

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[Fiddlstix]

Let us know when you are leaving and we'll know where to draw the line.

Ditto!

What's the big deal about some cartoons anyway?
What about Sept. 11, 2001?

NEVER FORGET!

[shrinkermd]

At the risk of being flamed, I do not see this as a "free press" issue. No, it is an issue of simple decency and forbearance--what we used to call "manners."

The test for this is simple. Ask yourself would the drawer of this cartoon have Muslims for dinner and repeat in a verbal way the message of the cartoon?

I think not. The MSM and the Internet permit insults and egregious ad hominem arguments to be hidden by either anonymity or hiding behind a mass media banner. In both cases cowardice and bad manners are portrayed as "freedom of expression" issues.

Good manners are required in a workable, civil society.

[LolaMontez]

I feel nothing but pity for a person so mixed-up. Comparing the systematic slaughter of MILLIONS of people in WWII to a cartoon? Now, we are supposed to start thinking about the feelings and irritation of others when printing an opinion in the paper? When Christians and their religous beliefs are made fun of, they are ALWAYS told to "turn the channel if it offends you", or "don't be so unenlightened; your values deserve to be mocked."
As so many people have said here before, the lack of disgust and fear on behalf of muslims when it comes to be-headings or bombings speaks volumes about them.

[VOA]

Tempered reaction among American Muslims to cartoon row

Probably muttered under the breath of some Islamoradicals
insinuated here in the USA:
"D-mmit, these American infidels have too many guns, otherwise we
could do what we do best!"

[BubbaTheRocketScientist]

You are correct.

[dfwgator]

does nothing but add to the divide and perception that there is an us-versus-them mentality,” Shora said.

I think the rioting and burning embassies pretty much takes care of creating that perception.

[dis.kevin]

I feel the same way... Let them try...

[sinkspur]

Any US muslims condemn the violence? Didn't think so.

Any straight males condemn the guy who tore up the gay bar in Massachusetts and injured people?

Didn't think so.

Do you know how silly it is to demand that American Muslims condemn everything that's done by Muslims anywhere around the world?

If you're going to start demanding that people take responsibility for things other people do, you're going to be a busy little beaver yourself.

[Polybius]

Fear of reprisals............... For rioting, arson, assault, murder, threat-making, destruction of property, et al? You betcha.

[Mamzelle]

re: The test for this is simple. Ask yourself would the drawer of this cartoon have Muslims for dinner and repeat in a verbal way the message of the cartoon?)))

Dinnertable conversation is not a free-for-all debate, or you wouldn't need FR.

[lancer]

Philadelphia Inquirer has published at least one photo according to a post I just saw. Good for them!