I heard some of a radio programme yesterday regarding the cowardly attacks in Paris.
Most of the callers were Muslim and when questioned if they felt offended, some said yes, but couldn't explain why they were offended, they just kept saying that it isn't right. One caller even stated that he felt more for his beloved Mohammed than his Mother !!!
Other Muslim callers said that Mohammed suffered during his life and would laugh at the fuss / cartoons about him.
We in the Western civilised world have freedom of speech and suppression. Even people like the Poppy burning Muslim has the right to express his feelings
http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2011/mar/07/muslim-extremist-fined-for-poppy-burning
Should he have been fined? Why should he? Even though we all know what we think of him, in our civilised country, he has the right to express his feelings.
Could we express ourselves on our civilised streets against a religion that purports terrorism - you know the answer.
Should images of Mohammed been published in our newspapers - of course they should have. We have freedom of speech and expression and the same is extended to every nationality / race / creed / religion in our once great country.
Have a look here - long reading, but interesting
http://www.religionfacts.com/islam/things/depictions-of-muhammad-in-islamic-art.htm
One quote:
The Qur'an does not prohibit making images, only worshipping them. -
It was mentioned on radio today that anti - semitism is rife in our country.
Personally, I have worked in many houses throughout in my line of work and have never heard any of this.
Paradoxically, many have reservations against Muslims.