A different point of view about the cartoon misunderstanding [Archives:2006/921/Letters to the Editor]

Bob
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In the West, any writer who criticizes Islam knows he could be killed. It's almost a cliche: Write blasphemy and you will die. Therefore, writers have self-censored their thoughts. This situation can't be ignored any longer. The Danish newspaper published the cartoons so we all could see what happens. If Islam wants to be a major religion in the West, then it needs to adapt to increased scrutiny and exposure to free speech – even the tasteless and blasphemous. We equate censorship with oppression because they walk hand in hand. I wish all people could understand this simple truth. Please don't think this incident was a Zionist conspiracy or hatred toward Islam. This was just a test of free speech and I would say we have a long way to go.
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