Calvin And Hobbes -- And Muhammad

Vikingod

As my regular readers know, I've long been skeptical of the "Religion of Peace" moniker for Muslims -- for at least 3,000 reasons right off the top of my head. I think the evidence is going my way this week.

The culture editor of a newspaper in Denmark suspected writers and cartoonists were engaging in self-censorship when it came to the Religion of Peace. It was subtle things, like a Danish comedian's statement, paraphrased by The New York Times, "that he had no problem urinating on the Bible but that he would not dare do the same to the Quran."

So, after verifying that his life insurance premiums were paid up, the editor expressly requested cartoons of Muhammad from every cartoonist with a Danish cartoon syndicate. Out of 40 cartoonists, only 10 accepted the invitation, most of them submitting utterly neutral drawings with no political content whatsoever.

But three cartoons made political points.

One showed Muhammad turning away suicide bombers from the gates of heaven, saying "Stop, stop -- we ran out of virgins!" -- which I believe was a commentary on Muslims' predilection for violence. Another was a cartoon of Muhammad with horns, which I believe was a commentary on Muslims' predilection for violence. The third showed Muhammad with a turban in the shape of a bomb, which I believe was an expression of post-industrial ennui in a secular -- oops, no, wait: It was more of a commentary on Muslims' predilection for violence.

In order to express their displeasure with the idea that Muslims are violent, thousands of Muslims around the world engaged in rioting, arson, mob savagery, flag-burning, murder and mayhem, among other peaceful acts of nonviolence.

Muslims are the only people who make feminists seem laid-back.

The little darlings brandish placards with typical Religion of Peace slogans, such as: "Behead Those Who Insult Islam," "Europe, you will pay, extermination is on the way" and "Butcher those who mock Islam." They warn Europe of their own impending 9/11 with signs that say: "Europe: Your 9/11 will come" -- which is ironic, because they almost had me convinced the Jews were behind the 9/11 attack.
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Vikingod

I thought this was a pretty good op-ed. Very Funny, but it makes a point that I happen to agree with.

Iria

One thing I would add (and I heard this on NPR), is the fact that many countries who vigorously support free speech seem to be backtracking on this. NPR's opinion (and mine) is it shows just how much countries will do if they think oil might be threatened.

Anyone see Syriana?

SFOSOK

Would have to say thats the best part lol

Vikingod

that is my favorite part, or at least a very valid point (that is largely ignored).

SFOSOK

Actually I can say I liked the whole thing because it made a lot of sense. Just because countries are afraid to lose oil or get attacked they have to sensor themselves? Pretty ridiculous.

It also seems like that democratic thing is actually working out for Iraq. I truthfully thought it wouldn't but not all muslims are the stereotypes that their leaders paint them to be.

I think it should be cut off the head and replace it with democracy.

Sandok

These recent mobs and all are not natural and by that, I mean, how did they "suddenly" discover 6 month old drawings and spark outrage? I mean, come on they are being guided by religious fanatics and goverments and if they think they can take on Europe, let em try.

First they tick of US (a huge superpower)
Now Europe (another huge coglermation of powers)

Who do they think they are? I have no problems but still, they are taking their bloody religion too far. WW3 is a comin

SFOSOK

I dunno if Europe will stand up to it. I think they are afraid to get involved sometimes. They need to realize that these terrorist Nations hurt everyone and they shouldn't wait for their own 9/11