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

[jayi12-15psi]

Well, I hope it dosen't get deleted. I think things like this are important, it's very relative with alot of things going on with our civil rights such as the recent wire tapping and patriot acts. At what point should a government deny civil rights because they cause more harm than good? I can clearly understand the offenses in those cartoons, but it's a difficult task finding the perfect balance. I hope this topic stays open, I wasn't looking to start something to offend religions. Personally, I think ultra-liberals sometimes lose sight of the fact that certain rights shouldn't be abused, and to push the envelope sometimes causes things as severe as death.