RE: What is a drawing of Muhammad?
January 2, 2025 at 5:36 pm
(This post was last modified: January 2, 2025 at 5:36 pm by Tonus.)
(January 1, 2025 at 9:01 pm)Istvan Wrote: It's obvious the only reason they do it in the first place is to antagonize Muslims and make them feel as unwelcome as possible in Western society.
This is where that criticism comes in. Perfectly reasonable to react to them by expressing disapproval and disdain.
Quote:And if any consequences for this immature behavior ensue
If the consequences are criticism and disdain, I think everything's fine. They do something offensive and childish, they get called out.
If the consequences are assault and murder, doesn't that validate the fear and contempt felt for those irrational and violent immigrants? The reasonable response to an insulting cartoon might be harsh language and criticism. The irrational and violent response is physical assault and attempts to kill those who drew a cartoon.
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