do you think that the author of the muhammed cartoons should apologize?
81991
No. \nWhy should he? He drew cartoons in his own local closed circuit newspaper in his own small village in his own country.\n\nIf somebody had the audacity to bring it alllllll the way out of Denmark, to somewhere in the Middle East, make a big hoo-haa because he knew he'd get more support, raise terrors among innocent people, burn down embassies, boycott Danish products all over the world, and wut-have-you for a small strip of Cartoon (capital C!)...\n\n Well, I think both parties are just about even, what say you?
130076
Personally, I'm a Christian and an American and I don't think that the Muslims are trying to take over the world. Yes, they are angry at what's been done with the cartoon because those idiots in Denmark (not all the Danish) insulted and degraded their beloved prophet Mohammed. It was wrong of them to do this to the Muslim people. Yes, I do agree that what the ones that are committing the violence are wrong and it must be stopped,  but I do understand their outrage though it does not justify violence and bloodshed. The Muslims have been treated very badly since Osama Bin Ladin did what he did because he claims to follow Islam. He used his religion to promote violence and terror and that is what really started the hatred and fear of the Muslim people. He is not a true Muslim. The situation with the Muslims and the rioting is boiling over and the Muslim leaders need to act now before there is anymore bloodshed. We in America are being blamed because the middle east has issues with us anyway and it's easier to direct their anger toward the US but the Muslims that are attacking America for what Denmark has done, are wrong and on this, they owe us an apology. We had nothing to do with Denmark's blasphemy towards Mohammed and they are wrong in blaming us. I defend the good Muslims but I will certainly speak out against those that are wrong. They, like us, don't know everything there is to know about each other and our customs and religions. Perhaps if we would all take the time to learn about one another, we would find peace. Still, Muslim or Christian, we are all one family under God and it's time to realize that and heal. God bless.
288174
Why should anyone give respect to a group of people who respond to bad cartoons with violence?\n\nI have absolutely no respect for anyone who uses violence without first trying peaceful solutions. Yes, that includes President Bush.
56569
Yemenis Scholars Condemns Denmark Abuses against Prophet\n\nSANA'A -- Yemen Scholars Association and Yemeni Journalists Syndicate (YJS) strongly condemned the publication of cartoons which depict Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in an insulting way by a Danish newspaper, according to a report by the Yemen News Agency (Saba) Monday.\n\nThe YJS asked the Danish Journalists Syndicate to promptly interfere to solve this sensitive case and attacks against Islam under the pretext of freedom of expression.\n\nhttp://www.yobserver.com
996717
you remind me of a stupid person who is making jokes about Islam in this site, are you two connected?
162620
NO!!! HE would never wanted this from  HIS followers. These actions taken by the muslims are pure proof of foolishness and stupidity. These actions are only taken to tell the west that they can still beat the hell out of you and u should never underestimate the muslims. I'm a muslim. I like a normal human being hate what they are doing. The protest is fine and there should be, but destroying buildings and killing people is really fucking stupid or insane. Prophet Muhammad would wanted it to be settle down peacefully, not like asshole animals. U have all the rights for your question. This is why people like you get the wrong message of Islam. But i think you are not interested in that. I hope it helped u out. c ya.
91820
Do you think it's right for the Muslim world to blame the US for Danish cartoons?
135435
There have been hundreds, thousands of caricatures about god, jesus and the pope.  Do you see christians jumping around waving banners about killing people and going to war over it?  Do we go around burning the flag of the nation this drawing originally was printed in?\n\nYou want disgusting, look at the way these people reacted over a DRAWING for goodness sakes.  Not saying it was right to print the drawing but come on get abit of bloody perspective.  Human freedom of belief?  What about the artists human rights?  I would say that the reaction to the cartoon did more to damage my views of the islamic community then the picture would ever of done.
136964
I think the whole "freedom of expression" thing has gone a little out of hand.\nWith action comes consequences. You can have all the "freedom of speech" you want but be prepared for the conditions and consequences that comes with it.\nI think what should come with the freedom of expression thing is "responsibility".\nJust because you want to publish the prophet muhammad on paper doesn't mean you're fighting in the name of freedom of speech.\nThere has to be a certain level of respect as well. To publish it in the national papers is not only scornful and disrespectful of the religion itself but also extremely offensive.\nTake it this way, with this liberty to do as you please there are consequences that come with it. You cannot possibly just say "we can do the hell we please" and expect everyone else to follow along in silence and submission.\nNo, I think it was irresponsible and unncessary for the paper to publish the pictures. It wasn't all that great, witty or artistic and it was in pretty bad taste.\nFreedom of expression shouldn't come with the ignorance tag. We should all remember that with the action comes the consequence, and remember before we do another offensive stint at religion, that it is a very sensitive, personal subject to many, many people.\nOne has to respect another person's belief as well.
843121
Absolutely he should have apologized.\n\nThe Pope was warned before he gave that speech that it was going to be controversial and cause major problems. He knew exactly what he was doing and it was a political setup for him to ignite hostility among the Muslems.
102401
The insensitive cartoonists have a right to print it.  The muslims have a right to protest it.  I wish people would show a little more repsect towards other people and not try to deliberately offend them.  I am not muslim and have no respect for their religion. But as one human being to another, i respect their right to believe it and would not make a mockery of something that may be sacred to them.  I would excpect the same respect.
817304
No. There's never a good reason to say such things, no matter how upset you are. ESPECIALLY knowing that you're in the spotlight. Why is it these stars, actors, whatever say these hateful things and expect that an apology is going to make it all better? Did you hear his apology that was on Letterman? He threw in all this stuff about hurricane Katrina and the war, almost like he was trying to mix it in to downplay the whole situation or something.\n\nAlso, almost all comedians have hecklers and most know the appropriate way to either put them in their place or tolerate them without resorting to this BS. Maybe he should consider getting out of the stand up biz if he can't handle the heat.
825265
People get affended by Muslim Greetings, I remember when I wrote Ramadan Mubarak on my small whiteboard on the outside of my dorm door, some girls had come by and erased it. I wrote the greetings a few more times, but each time they erased it. Ha, I was mad but now it is funny to me.
122444
When the artist Andres Serrano displayed "Piss Christ" (which depicts a small plastic crucifix submerged in a glass of the artist's urine) Christian's around the world didn't rise up and riot in the streets. They didn't kill anyone or call for the burning of embassies. The world didn't demand an apology from the artist....on the contrary, it was herald and given awards. Freedom of Speech groups rallied around and defended the piece.\n\nWhy are those groups not rising up now? The world is calling for an apology and it's simply ridiculous. I think that US News outlets should run the cartoons. Offensive or not, it's news.\n\nTo apologize and bow down to every little thing that irritates Muslims and terrorists alike is letting terrorism win. Don't get me wrong, I know that not all Muslims have a desire to "kill infidels." However, rioting in the streets, burning embassies and killing Europeans in the Middle East doesn't send a very good message to the rest of the world that they are a "religion of peace."
869624
I dont see why he needs to apologize to anyone other than the heckler , if he feels bad about it . I think the "N" word is over dramatized anyway. I would not use the n word unless I meant it , then anybody that didn't like it can kiss my azz.
163004
maybe those ppl who support the cartoons dont have any thing better to do ???!!!\n\ni for one do respect all faiths such as christians ,jews ..considering that i am a muslim...i do not dare mock jesus or   moses ...and respect those prophets alot...i dont know why some ppl want to mock muslims....for a muslim i am agianst all the killings of any innocent ppl regradless of thier faith...but i am also agianst those who disrespect my religion and my prophet {PBUH} and will do all that is inmy power to protect OUR RIGHT...which is called freedom of protection hehe and not freedom of expression= freedom of abuse... these ppl are using that..! dont u agree??
146985
Whoa there knobstick, your words make the hairs on the back of my neck stand up!  I don't think that cartoons of religious figures should be printed or sketched if it means the same thing as shouting '" Fire" in a crowded theater, ie...ignorant protesting with killed persons involved.\nBut where do we end the censorship?  In India we could never even look right or left, heck they worship everything there don't they? Air, frogs, matchsticks?