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Rotten judgment in the state of Denmark
The Danish paper that printed the cartoons wanted to stir up trouble -- and the government wanted a culture war. They got more than they bargained for.
By Jytte Klausen [2006-02-08]

  • The rotten state of denmark

    Hi Salon:

    First time responding to this and I want to weigh in on behalf of Hirsi Ali. Free speech is indeed a two way street and the idea that one can spew hatred and death threats to their followers one day and the next condemn those who have the 'audacity' to lampoon something they feel religious about is absurd. I tend to agree with the writer who suggests that if Denmark (USA, Britain, France, etc.) offend you so much, try Iran or Yemen and have a nice day. Moving from the trite for a moment, the refrain heard from these folks sort of scarily reminds me what we are hearing from our own government in the USA. If you question our (read BUSH CHENEY) teachings or show disrespect to our soldiers, (politcians, business leaders, etc.) you are an enemy/traitor. It is as if the discourse of loyal opposition or rational behaviour has slipped from the position it once held, to be replaced by rant, either religious or political. We must expose them all for the charlatans they are. We must also remember some humility while doing just that.

    Thanks for the forum and great news/opinion service

    Bill

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    Wednesday, February 8, 2006 06:37 AM
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