Why I Published Those Cartoons (Jyllands-Posten alert)

The Washington Post ^ | 2/19/2006 | Flemming Rose

[Dark Skies]

(Excerpt)

...over two weeks we witnessed a half-dozen cases of self-censorship, pitting freedom of speech against the fear of confronting issues about Islam. This was a legitimate news story to cover, and Jyllands-Posten decided to do it by adopting the well-known journalistic principle: Show, don't tell. I wrote to members of the association of Danish cartoonists asking them "to draw Muhammad as you see him." We certainly did not ask them to make fun of the prophet. Twelve out of 25 active members responded.

[Dark Skies]

Also from the article...

Has Jyllands-Posten insulted and disrespected Islam? It certainly didn't intend to. But what does respect mean? When I visit a mosque, I show my respect by taking off my shoes. I follow the customs, just as I do in a church, synagogue or other holy place. But if a believer demands that I, as a nonbeliever, observe his taboos in the public domain, he is not asking for my respect, but for my submission. And that is incompatible with a secular democracy.

[o_zarkman44]

That excerpt is the absolute truth. It is arrogant on the part of Muslims to force submission by utilizing tactics of intimidation, especially violence.

The force feeding of their Islamic doctrine on society will only result in resentment and the incidence of striking back at the followers. Yet they seek the protection of our laws to prevent just such an action.
Laws that can and will be broken.

[darkwing104]

But if a believer demands that I, as a nonbeliever, observe his taboos in the public domain, he is not asking for my respect, but for my submission.

That is the Islamic way...Submit or die. No middle ground.

[McGavin999]

Some really excellent observations in that article. Speeding up the dialog is just one of many benefits.

[Chode]

after decades of bashing Christians and Jews with impunity, they made the foolish mistake of thinking the Goathumpers would react in the same civilized manner of outrage and protest as the others... silly media, islam is for terrorists!!!

[Dark Skies]

Here is Flemming Rose's email link if any of you want to send him a note of support (I just did)...

flemming.rose@jp.dk

[HighlyOpinionated]

Someone asked me "where are the Jesus cartoons? I found Jesus cartoons here. And here.

What about this one?

Here's another that's could be designated blasphemous. Or what about these perhaps blasphemous cartoons?

I can't determine if this is supposed to be cute. This one (from Iran) seems a bit over the top.

There are pages of these cartoons, just google "Jesus Cartoons" and have a look. Germany has contributed a fair share of Jesus cartoons.

So, what's the response of Christians against the "blasphemous" cartoons of Jesus? Do we riot? Do we burn Embassies and Consulates? Do we place bounties on the heads of the cartoonists? Do we capture, behead, burn and hang those who drew the cartoons?

What are we to do?

What would a sane person do? None of the above. Operative word here is "sane." And Islamics call Christians "fanatics." If Christians are fanatics, what in blazes are Muslim fundamentalists? Not only do they take the "fun" out of Islam, they demonstrate that the "mental" side of Islam needs immediate psychiatric attention.

[Just another Joe]

What he said.

[Eurotwit]

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[Travis McGee]

But if a believer demands that I, as a nonbeliever, observe his taboos in the public domain, he is not asking for my respect, but for my submission.

He totally nails it.

[BunnySlippers]

Bump

[Founding Father]

The Pedophile moHAMmud (pbuh-piss be upon him)

[Earthdweller]

"But if a believer demands that I, as a nonbeliever, observe his taboos in the public domain, he is not asking for my respect, but for my submission."

Exactly that.

[VOA]

But if a believer demands that I, as a nonbeliever, observe his
taboos in the public domain, he is not asking for my respect, but
for my submission.
And that is incompatible with a secular democracy.

well, if there ever was a re-posting quote, it's this one

[HighlyOpinionated]

This is exactly why Karl Popper, in his seminal work "The Open Society and Its Enemies," insisted that one should not be tolerant with the intolerant. Nowhere do so many religions coexist peacefully as in a democracy where freedom of expression is a fundamental right. In Saudi Arabia, you can get arrested for wearing a cross or having a Bible in your suitcase, while Muslims in secular Denmark can have their own mosques, cemeteries, schools, TV and radio stations.

I think this sums it up quite well. The problem is not with the cartoons, it's with sharia-Islam. Who would have thunk of that?

PS: Sent off an email to Ms Flemming thanking her for posting the cartoons. The reaction to the cartoons exposed sharia-Islam for the violent, hateful cult that it is.

[Smokin' Joe]

BTTT

[Eurotwit]

Travis,

Critcal time in Scandinavia and Europe these days. Will we wake up in time?

My date who is a mainstream centrist who is not particularly interested in politics is now saying it would be best if the US nuked the entire middle east.

Things are changing.

And perhaps I need to date a less militaristic girl :-)

Have a good weekend,

Cheers,

Euro.

[Travis McGee]

Interesting times, my FRiend. Interesting times.