is it ethical for danish news papers to use their so called freedom of speech in humiliating the muslims.?
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Is it ethical?  That's a question that only each person can decide.\n\ntheir "so called freedom of speech" as you put it- is a legal issue- and yes- legally they are free to publish the cartoons.\n\nHowever, just because something is legally allowable- does not means someone should do it.  Personally, I don't think it was ethically wrong for the first newspaper to print the cartoons- they did so in response to a contest, and the majority of them were simple depictions of Mohammed.  I do think that it was irresponsible for many of the newspaper who reprinted them- who did so only after violence erupted a few weeks ago.  Their reprinting of the cartoons only fanned the flames of violence.\n\nAnd of course- it is ethically wrong (I believe) for those who are reacting violently to do so.  You are free to disagree with the pictures, free to disagree with the printing of those pictures- but you are not free to destroy property or hurt others.  There are plenty of non-violent ways to show your disagreement.\n\nBut that's just my opinion.
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Yup.Free speech is for them only, don't ya know that??\n\nThats why you have had 5 accounts suspended..
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its up to the newspapers to print wahtever they want, free speech.
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ALL I KNOW IS THAT MUSLIMS PROMOTE KILLINGS AND BE-HEADINGS !!!\nAND THAT IS UNACCEPTABLE BY ALL STANDARDS !!!
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what a load of crap, \n\nif by disrespect you mean dont call you in the morning then whatever....\n\nI assume that you are muslim and you have a chip on your shoulder because you beleive that people see you as fair game for discrimination......im sorry but that is just not true. Muslims in the UK are extended the same rights as every other person, black, white, asian whatever. If we beleived that it is ok to discriminate, why would Muslim communities be allowed to worship freely in a country which is technically catholic/christian? Or be allowed to exercise their religious beleifs when it comes to cuisine etc.\n\nNow ask yourself this, \n\nWhy would certain aspects of a well integrated and generally accepted community gather on the streets of London only months after a suicide bombing attack dressed as suicide bombers proclaiming death to infadels, protesting about a series of cartoons drawn by a cartoonist from another country, which were never published in the UK. Is this not discriminating against the UK because of our free press?\n\nyou are clearly an ignorant moron, and that is the only thing you should be discriminated against for.
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In a free society, there is no such thing as the "right" to not be subjected to offensive things. \n\nIf you read the newspaper, browse the web, watch TV, etc. you will be offended in the West. \n\nYou do have the right to protest (peacefully), picket, rally other people to do the same.\n\nIf their "deen" (a Muslim word for faith) is strong, they shouldn't worry about what some non-Muslim has to say about their religion.\n\nYes, I've seen the cartoons. They're a lot less offensive than what the OFFICIAL newspapers of some nations such as Saudi Arabia, Syria, Iran, etc. say about Judaism
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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?
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My icon rocks. First, its says that Islamic threats have not intimidated, I hold free speech highest in the pecking order of civil rights.\n\nNext, Ive receieved more death threats as a result of my Icon which must be a good thing coming from religious wacko freaks.\n\nAlso, I show respect for the brave Danish cartoonist who knowingly, IN ADVANCE, risked his life for free speech and will be looking over his should for life.\n\nFinally, Islamic insanity is the eptiome of religious insanity and thus to mock Islam, with all its intimidation, is to put me on the top of the agnostic/atheist pecking order by a long shot.
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Yes, Just because the Islamics throw a fit like a child in Walmart we should censor free speech?  NO!  I support boycotts(not that I participate in them myself) as an effective way of handling this issue but not riots, arson, and death threats.\n\nBut as a side note I do believe it may have been poor judgement but it does not warrant the hostility from the Arab nations.  As some of them are using it as a tool of hate to gain support of hating Western culture.\n\nAs for the law in Austria.  No one should tell anyone what to believe or not believe. But denying the Hallocaust may be grounds for insanity and maybe they should skip the jail cell and enter the crazy house.
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I got the joke... it's not all bad.\n\nBut I don't know if it is such a good idea to joke about this. It may seem strange to us today that there should be ANY limit on free speech. But this is THE BOTTOM to push if one wish to engage a Muslim in a death dual.\n\nThe law of their religion is full of sins punishable by death. Not unlike our religion BTW. The difference is that, they still feel obligated to carry out that punishment.
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If the investigation was about your daughter getting raped, or your family member dying in the twin tower collapse, or any other  criminal investigation, no.  Free speech is great, at a cost of a life, or for money isn't.  I hate to tell you the paper only covers it to make money, with no remorse to the repercussions it may have.
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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.
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I agree with freedom of press. However, when what they print compromises National Security then the press needs to be taken back down a notch. When the press is reporting things just to help their political agenda then it becomes wrong and freedom of press doesn't mean an automatic moral/ethic get by free card.
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Getting back at them over the cartoons aren't we now...\nThe Danish people are peaceful and very intelligent. These cartoons ought to be water under the bridge...\nJust having a little joke there...
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First no matter how nasty or offense the cartoons are to you -- THEY ARE JUST CARTOONS!\n\nSecond, the cartoons were printed previously - IN EGYPT - and there were no anti-Egyptian riots.\n\nThird, Denmark is a nice little democracy and its citizens can handle the voting there just nicely.\n\nFourth, if you want to vote in Denmark then by rights Danes should be able to vote or influence your favorite country. Somehow I doubt you'd want that.
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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.
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i guess freedom of press but any pictures that are disrespectful towards other is wrong