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First they came for the funny ones
OrlandoSentinel ^ | February 1, 2006 | Kathleen Parker

Posted on 02/01/2006 8:16:27 AM PST by nuconvert

First they came for the funny ones

Published February 1, 2006

Kathleen Parker

Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of political cartoonists.

Not this time for the ones losing newspaper jobs, but for those whose lives are literally on the line thanks to outraged Islamists offering a bounty for their heads.

The cartoonists in question are a dozen Danish artists who drew Muhammad-themed cartoons last September for the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten during an exercise to test the limits of free speech. The cartoon-a-thon was conceived in response to complaints from a Danish author who couldn't find anyone to illustrate her Muhammad children's book.

Although the book itself was not controversial, the Muslim faith considers it blasphemy to depict the Prophet in any way. Thus, in December, the youth branch of Pakistan's largest religious party, Jamaat-e-Islami, offered a bounty for murdered cartoonists.

One could make a quick argument against publishing some of the cartoons for being mediocre, but free speech makes no demand for quality. More to the point, the Danish cartoon controversy proves the larger truth that those groups most vocal in demanding tolerance from others are usually themselves the least tolerant.

Denmark is a cautionary tale for those who doubt the insidious and serious nature of our enemies and illustrates the deep schism between believers in democratic ideals and many of those we hope to convert. In the relaxed parlance of our uniquely Western attitude toward irreverence, they don't get it.

Until Muslim nations and peoples do get the idea that free expression means freedom to offend as well as the necessary correlative -- to be offended -- we have a problem. And people like former President Bill Clinton, who essentially sided with jihadists with his recent comments on the cartoon controversy,

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Political Humor/Cartoons
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To: GOP_Party_Animal

I've always thought so myself.


21 posted on 02/01/2006 8:58:28 AM PST by Bigoleelephant
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To: Moonman62
Kathleen Parker is pretty.

Prove it.

Kathleen parker

22 posted on 02/01/2006 8:58:47 AM PST by freepatriot32 (Holding you head high & voting Libertarian is better then holding your nose and voting republican)
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To: nuconvert

Bump.


23 posted on 02/01/2006 9:10:38 AM PST by BenLurkin (O beautiful for patriot dream - that sees beyond the years)
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To: AdmSmith

BTTT and LOL!


24 posted on 02/01/2006 9:11:18 AM PST by BenLurkin (O beautiful for patriot dream - that sees beyond the years)
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To: Moonman62
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Puuuurdy....

25 posted on 02/01/2006 9:20:27 AM PST by GOP_Party_Animal
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To: nuconvert
the Muslim faith considers it blasphemy to depict the Prophet in any way

Too bad they didn't have cameras in the seventh century. A photograph of Mohammad's marriage to his seven year old bride would no doubt be one of the holiest documents of Islam.

26 posted on 02/01/2006 9:29:53 AM PST by layman (Card Carrying Infidel)
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To: nuconvert
"Is it possible that Clinton doesn't get it either?"

Uh, yes!

28 posted on 02/01/2006 9:40:35 AM PST by nightdriver
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To: Revolting cat!

No, that's Kathleen Parker Bowels, Camilla's sister. Common mistake.


29 posted on 02/01/2006 10:03:56 AM PST by GOP_Party_Animal
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To: Dark Skies

Thanks for the ping.

I wouldn't much like it if someone drew a cartoon of Jesus, but on the other hand, I would just brush them off. The Muslims are outraged beyond rationality.


30 posted on 02/01/2006 10:25:33 AM PST by pcottraux (It's pronounced "P. Coe-troe.")
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To: Calpernia
Excellent Seuss propaganda cartoons! Do you have more?
31 posted on 02/01/2006 10:30:56 AM PST by zeugma (Muslims are varelse...)
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To: zeugma

http://orpheus.ucsd.edu/speccoll/dspolitic/Frame.htm

:)


32 posted on 02/01/2006 10:35:37 AM PST by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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To: nuconvert
Muslim Parody


33 posted on 02/01/2006 10:44:48 AM PST by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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To: KylaStarr; Cindy; StillProud2BeFree; nw_arizona_granny; Velveeta; Dolphy; appalachian_dweller; ...

Muslim Parody ping

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1569423/posts?page=33#33


34 posted on 02/01/2006 10:45:19 AM PST by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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To: Calpernia; holdonnow; potlatch; Strawberry Blonde; ntnychik; PhilDragoo; Lady Jag; Zacs Mom; ...


CAN OSAMA HEAR YOU NOW HILLARY?


35 posted on 02/01/2006 10:50:48 AM PST by devolve (<-- (-in a manner reminiscent of Senator Gasbag F. Kohnman-)
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To: devolve

February 1, 2006: Islam and Cartoon Physics

by Laura Mansfield

Those who have appointed themselves as protectors of the “good name” of Islam have gone too far once again with the outcry over the cartoons published in the Danish newspaper. But all of the uproar is bringing even more attention to a series of cartoons that would have probably quickly been forgotten had they just been ignored.

It appears that they are getting ready to once again learn one of the most critical laws of "Cartoon Physics": for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.

In this case, the action is the widespread outcry over the cartoons that some claim defame Islam. The ensuing reaction on the part of the West will be interesting to watch.

The protesters have managed to accomplish the same thing with this that they did when the Ayatollah Khomeini issued a fatwa calling for the death of author Salman Rushdie or insulting Islam in his book Satanic Verses. Millions of people who would never have even thought about buying and reading the book were compelled to go out and buy it, catapulting it onto the best seller lists.

The cartoons, published first in the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten, have sparked protests and boycotts of Danish products throughout the Islamic world.

But honestly, what’s the big deal here?

We’ve seen cartoons throughout the Muslim world demeaning everyone from Jesus Christ to world leaders such as George W. Bush and Tony Blair, but the western world barely notices.

We get insulted and then get over it. After all, freedom of the press is something we value highly in the west. But in most of the Arab world, where the masses are used to being spoon fed Pablum pre-approved by government censors, I suppose we shouldn’t expect more.

I would suggest that perhaps those who are interested in protecting the “good name” of Islam consider going to the source of the problem: the terrorists who are committing atrocities in the name of their religion.

But it appears that today’s Islamic leaders would rather call for a death sentence on cartoonists and writers, instead of calling for an end to the violence and terrorism by the likes of Bin Laden and company.

I guess that would be too much to ask.

By the way, if you’re interested in seeing the cartoons, you can access them through the link on the front page at http://www.lauramansfield.com/j/default.asp . Please note that the cartoons are the property of the copyright holder, Jyllands-Posten, and if you wish to copy or reuse these cartoons, you must first request their permission.





For more translations and news on terrorism, visit http://www.lauramansfield.com


36 posted on 02/01/2006 10:54:31 AM PST by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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To: Calpernia

37 posted on 02/01/2006 10:59:36 AM PST by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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To: Calpernia
LOL!


38 posted on 02/01/2006 11:00:32 AM PST by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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To: nuconvert
Denmark is a cautionary tale for those who doubt the insidious and
serious nature of our enemies


'nuff said
39 posted on 02/01/2006 11:00:54 AM PST by VOA
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To: Calpernia

40 posted on 02/01/2006 11:01:36 AM PST by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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