Not that anyone would read a reply this late in the discussion, but I'm having a bit of a hard time understanding exactly what the Muslims are protesting against. Am I to understand that the Danish cartoon pictured the prophet Muhammed with the top part of his turban shaped like a bomb with a fuse attached? Thus, it's suggesting that Islam is a religion of violence. And what has the response been so far?

"No, it's the religion of peace, d***it! Kill all the infidels who suggest otherwise! Burn their flags and merchandise, burn everything!"



I can't imagine a better example of making your opponent's point for him.

A friend and I were talking about this yesterday, and he asked me: "What's more important, religious sensitivity or freedom of speach?" My answer was instinctive: freedom of speech. Why? Because the truth is more important that any individual's personal feelings and preferences.