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Axur--- I would not have created or published such cartoons. But nor
would I have responded to them as some Muslims have. It's a double tragedy. But bottom line for me is that there are
some in the Muslim world who pose a very real threat to all of the rest of us, including peace-loving Muslims.
posted by
Jazwolf
on February 7, 2006 at 10:32 AM
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HELLO,
I agree with you, if our views are based on prejudices and disregard, the result is tragic - we are unjust and hurt people like Muslims-we see in them enemies - that's dangerous and unfortunately because of this there is so much unjustified aggression among people from different cultures..
posted by
mira1
on February 7, 2006 at 10:08 AM
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Good points
posted by
_Symphony_
on February 7, 2006 at 9:50 AM
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Azur
It is precisely because I don't know enough about anything that I don't give any opinions.
posted by
johnmacnab
on February 7, 2006 at 9:40 AM
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Sometimes what's important is the intent...
and it doesn't seem that the Danish publisher intended to soften hearts or make peace.
posted by
Pat_B
on February 7, 2006 at 9:33 AM
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But if you laugh at yourself other people won't fear you.
If you're bent upon defending the faith (which usually means attacking or controling others) you need "the others" to fear you.
And THAT transcends all lines.
posted by
majroj
on February 6, 2006 at 9:12 PM
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I agree, Azur, stereotyping ALL Muslims is as bad as stereotyping Christian
posted by
Blanche.
on February 6, 2006 at 6:24 PM
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Excellent post and comments Azur
I don't understand this "if Muslims don't decry the reactions, then they condone it" attitude either. Fact is though, if you do a Google search and read non U.S. publications, Muslim leaders have spoken against the extremists. Hard to hear reasonable voices amidst all the shouting. ;) You treated the issue here with balance and common sense, imho. I tried in a post also (too long) but not nearly as effectively.
posted by
Katray2
on February 6, 2006 at 6:22 PM
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Blackcat30, thanks for your comment
I don't expect other Muslims to have to come out and decry the actions of the extremists. It would not alter the actions or thoughts of the extremists one iota. t hey don't owe me a statement toprove that they had nothing to do with it.
posted by
Azur
on February 6, 2006 at 5:18 PM
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Ginnieb, I think we should all laugh at ourselvess
It helps of course if it is funny. I thought the cartoons were cliches and that many have used it as an excuse to air their prejudices.
posted by
Azur
on February 6, 2006 at 5:01 PM
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I wrote about this the other day, and tried to state clearly that I wasn't
just getting the news and also that I hoped the actions we were seeing was of the extremists. I would love to see more Muslims come out and condemn the reaction we're witnessing on the news. It also does concern me that the leader of Hamas did just win an election.... but then again, we have George W., so what does that say about us?
You can find my post in my Path blog if you're interested... I won't drop a link on you. 
posted by
-blackcat
on February 6, 2006 at 4:03 PM
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Just watched a news show on this subject Azur...
...it is a shame that we 'laugh' at other cultures, at gay jokes, at anything that can be contrued as a stereotype but, as the news broadcaster pointed out, there are jokes about other religions, Christians are poked fun at in seemingly harmless ways which may offend as well. It's a tough call and as humans our reactions are often hard to predict.
posted by
ginnieb
on February 6, 2006 at 4:03 PM
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