Free speech vs. religious ideals, current events in question. Options

[jayi12-15psi]

If you watch the news you're aware of the events taking place in the middle east reguarding violent protests against anti-Muslim danish Cartoons. Most people will tell you that violence is obviously not the answer, but the issue at hand here is... Do you think that the rights of free speech should be curbed so it does not offend a religion?

This post has been edited by jayi12-15psi: Feb 8, 2006 - 5:23 PM

[jgreening]

Its not even a close call: Freedom of speech. Freedom of speech is closely tied to the freedom to worship and both are jeopardized by this religious fanatism. Those people engaging in violence are criminals - plain and simple. Words, writings and cartoons cannot impede a true believer's convictions. Sure, they may be highly insulted by the things that were printed, but how can anyone believe that gives them the right to blow somebody up? The only alternative is to outlaw the speech and punish any offenders. We all know how well that works (Communist China, Hitler era Germany, etc.)

I think these guys need a beer and a lay to relax followed by a life long prison cell to reflect on their crimes while they rot away.