Obviously for all Muslims, Mohammad (blessing be onto him) is sacred. I am an agnostic, but I try to have respect for all religions. I have read all of the Bible and about 1/3 to 1/2 of the Quran. I have also read many other religious books.

For the vast majority of westerners “freedom of speech” is sacred. I would argue that “freedom of speech” is in many ways the main religion in western countries. It is a religion in the sense that is the thing that most westerners care the most about, and hold the most sacred. To attack “freedom of speach” is sacrilegious to the majority of us.

The idea that nothing is above critique is a fundamental part of western culture. Why should the Muslim faith get more protection than any other religion in western countries? If Muslims do not feel comfortable with this then they should not move to a western country and not look at western media.

Please respect our culture and beliefs and do not tell us what we cannot publish in our media. For the sake of not having a culture war please do not declare war on us on this issue that is so dear in our hearts.

I am a dual Canadian American citizen, and a proud citizen of western culture in general. If Jordan does prosecute over the Danish cartoons I will try my best to buy as many Danish goods as possible (which I already am) and boycott Jordanian goods. This is a growing trend in American and Canada. In the end this “war of boycotts” might in the end help Denmark and hurt Jordan?

For what it is worth, my hometown is New York City, and I was there on 9-11. Is it not true that much of the inspiration of why these believers in Islam attacked my city was because of the very things that these Danish cartoons made fun of? Therefore these cartoons were not mindless attacks against a religion, but rather a correct critique of what some who adhere to that religion believe?

In regards to the cartoons, I for one stare in shock and disbelief when I see Muslims burning and destroying because they are angry with cartoons that make fun of Muslims burning and destroying.

In any case, please do not offend us (Western people) by attacking the cornerstone of western culture which is “freedom of speech”. We will never give in on this issue. It is the same as if we asked you to renounce Mohammad (blessing be onto him).

So please dont bother your self by being interested in a subject that your not WILLING to stand up for, at least by a word that might one day be your source of credit.

CHEERS

Hal Ta3lam - Do you know that in Jordan (and Jordan only?) you have the ability to sue anyone around…

Kindly find the list of other countries where these caricatures was published: Germany, Belgium, Croatia, France, Italy, Bulgaria, Spain, Ireland, Hungary, FYROM, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Czech Republic, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, Australia, Egypt, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Morocco, New Zealand, Yemen and of course Jordan.

What is the point of boycotting a country instead of a newspaper?

This boycott will have no effect on the small commercial balance between Jordan - Denmark and Netherlands. The only people affected will be the Jordanians importers of Danish and Dutch products.

It is more useful to create a sort of event, a conference, an exposition on how protect the image of Prophet (pbuh). “The Messenger of Allah Unites Us” group should rather improving education and awareness on Islam message toward western people instead of fighting against Danish cheeses.

Especially these days where everything is very expensive and life is hard.

I have total respect for the prophet(pbuh) but i would rather think of him as a man, who would still visit his neighbor after being abused by him. and i think we should handle the cartoons and other issues regarding Islam with education. If the western world is thoroughly educated about Islam. They themselves would boycott a silly cartoon like that.

Just a thot.