Just thought id start this thread,what do you think of muslims around the world going nuts about some crap cartoons published in a Dane newspaper?

Admin edited - that (deleted) comment was a bit OTT, don't you think? James

[lily.]

That's constructive... NOT!..

However, I do think it's a massive over-reaction.

[Z]

I'm surprised they haven't gone nuts over 2DTV. Now that really is offensive. BUT I find it funny, so..

[Arneldo]

Originally posted by Stropz
That's constructive... NOT!..

However, I do think it's a massive over-reaction.

I agree with that.

[James]

Well I don't think it is a good idea to cause offence to people's religions so I wouldn't approve of these cartoons.

However religious teachings are really ideas - theories if you like - and what would the world be like if ideas and theories couldn't be criticised or debated?

[lily.]

How very diplomatic of you James. I applaud you.

You see, this is why the likes of you runs this place - and the likes of me doesn't.

[Kore]

the muslims are over reacting big time. if they said that about god. id simply say 'so what'

[EugeneSully]

Originally posted by Kore
the muslims are over reacting big time. if they said that about god. id simply say 'so what'

I suppose I would too. but I wouldn't wanna offend anyones religion

[Kore]

i saw signs saying 'behead those who insult islam'.

and i just sighed and left for work.

p.s. im in work now

[lily.]

Originally posted by Kore
i saw signs saying 'behead those who insult islam'.

and i just sighed and left for work.

p.s. I'm in work now

Get some work done then! Stop slacking off!

[lily.]

back to the topic though.. I think it's a case of priorities gone wrong when people think it's ok to set buildings on fire (The Danish Consulate in Beirut), but think a pencil drawing is so morally wrong!

[Legend]

Erm...have i missed something big in the news or something?

Im not really a newsy person haha.

[Ruth]

Massive over-reaction to the cartoon. However, I have to say I think the cartoon was ill-advised and insensitive, especially in the current climate. To be honest, if nobody had over-reacted in the first place, most people wouldn't even know about it.

[Kore]

anygiven chance to riot and cause problems in some areas eh

[CharlotteSometimes]

Originally posted by Ruth

Massive over-reaction to the cartoon. However, I have to say I think the cartoon was ill-advised and insensitive, especially in the current climate. To be honest, if nobody had over-reacted in the first place, most people wouldn't even know about it.

I agree with that, Ruth. It was obvious that there would be controversy as soon as the Danish newspaper decided to print the cartoons. Freedom of speech is one thing, but this was just blatant and unnecessary provocation. What annoys me is that this issue is receiving so much attention in our media. This material wasn't printed here, and very probably never will be. Reporting the reaction elsewhere is necessary, but the debate on freedom of speech and whether they should be printed here or not is foolish in the extreme. It's not our issue, and we should leave well alone.

[Sticks]

Freedom of speech does not give the right to shout fire in a crowded theatre.

Now people have died, and some of the the blood must be on the cartoonist and the editors hands. If they had not drawn it and published it, this would not have happened.

There was one guy who made a film exposing violence against women, and he was murdered. I suspect, given the way things are going, a similar fate will await the original cartoonist and editor.

It seems you insult Islam at your own peril

BTW some moderate Islamic leaders have condemmed the extremist position

[Kore]

the muslims are stopping people from expressing thier views. however wrong they are. i still see that radical cleric writing about how to attack british people walking the streets.

and a CARTOON causes riots and fear. its just an excuse for some hatred and flag-burning sessions imo.

btw im not racist at all. thats just my opinion.

My remarks at the start of this were intended to provoke a reaction and they have ,editing peoples ideas and free speech was how the Nazi's started ,
strange when the whole topic is about that very thing.
religion should be illigall
History is written by winners (of wars) i.e the winners are always right!


Admin i love you all ,you must do as you see fit

[bonnie43uk]

"Oh, why cant we just all love eachother" ... as Tim embraces Dawn, then her boyfriend comes steaming in!!!


..Sorry, I'm an Office nerd. Muslims, Schmuszlims, all religion is bunkum to me, I agree with that Proffesor Dawkins bloke who is an athiest. ..did anyone see his brilliant programme on C4, "The root of all evil" ?

[SMC]

Originally posted by bonnie43uk
"Oh, why cant we just all love eachother" ... as Tim embraces Dawn, then her boyfriend comes steaming in!!!


..Sorry, I'm an Office nerd.

Wicked, me too! love the show..as sad as it sounds i think i know pretty much ever episode off by heart

[bonnie43uk]

i must have watched all 12 episodes, and the xmas special at least 30 times, ..and it STILL cracks me up everytime. Do you watch Curb your enthusiasm, thats quality aswell.

[SMC]

Originally posted by bonnie43uk
i must have watched all 12 episodes, and the xmas special at least 30 times, ..and it STILL cracks me up everytime. Do you watch Curb your enthusiasm, thats quality aswell.

It's ok yeah, not a patch on the office In my opinion, the office is just brilliant..funniest thing ever,

“A philosopher once wrote you need three things to have a good life. One, a meaningful relationship, two, a decent job of work, and three, to make a difference. And it was always that third one that stressed me, to make a difference. And I realise that I do. Every day, we all do. It’s how we interact, with our fellow man.”
“How would you like to be remembered?”
“Simply, as, the man who put a smile on the face of all who he met.”

quality,

[lily.]

Seek help

[SMC]

Originally posted by Stropz
Seek help

Bless, 67 and still going strong

[Tanser_Man]

I personally think all most all muslims are taking everything too seriously. Everything nowadays is offensive to there religion and yet once they have a problem with our celebrations, they have to be scraped.

I think the man dressing as a suicide bomber was being so immoral and inciting racism more then any other person in this whole situation.

There all quick to condemn a picture making fun of there prophet, but what about them then taking the mickey out of all the people KILLED in London last year?

All i can think of in responce to them is the word 'hypocrites'.