[TheBigB]

The imams warned that showing the film could create "new and drastic tensions that could induce the most fanatical to commit high-profile actions endangering public security".

Sounds like a very thinly-veiled threat.

[ndkos]

Why would they want to show this movie? I thought that Islam is a religion of peace. </sarcasm>

[Macrinus]

"That's a nice tv station you have there. It'd be a shame if anything happened to it."

[ValenB4]

Good news. It's time for people to stop being intimidated.

[Tempestuous]

"The letter, signed by two imams, said the content of the film was "detrimental to Islamic traditions and customs"."

Uh…that is exactly why it should be shown.

False ideologies cannot withstand criticism, which is exactly why there are protests from Muslims, and reported threats to one of its executives. Trying to silence critics of islam (like Theo Van Gogh) is something Mohammed did himself. Wonderful role model huh?

Religion of peace indeed.

[American Quilter]

...a plea last week from Italian MPs from all leading parties. They said broadcasting the film would contribute "to artistic freedom and freedom of expression".

What they should have said is that it will contribute to a better understanding of how oppressive, cruel, and backward the radical Muslim culture is. I hope it will awaken Italians to the dangers they're encouraging by allowing radicals to live in their country.

[cloud8]

Bravo, RAI. I wonder if Submission will ever be shown here.

[CaptRon]

The letter, signed by two imams, said the content of the film was "detrimental to Islamic traditions and customs".

AHA! So they admit that abusing women is a custom!

[Lekker 1]

The footage of the plane crashing into the second tower is all I needed to get the picture about Islam.