Threats to freedom of expression is not an issue confined to NHS staff. Thursday was apparently "Draw Mohammed Day"
Since I can't draw for toffee I have reproduced this cartoon from "Pharyngula" as a gesture of support.
They just gravitate to me, I guess
12 hours ago
Other prophets have followers with a sense of humour
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So, when is a draw Christ, Moses or Buhda days then? I have a few ideas that are sure to make you laugh!
Any day you like, that is the whole point. Draw one of those three and you are highly unlikely to get death threats.
ReplyDeleteOnly I don't see other 'prophits' having a laugh at them day anywhere and I wouldn't want that to happen either!
ReplyDeleteIt seems you hae the wrong picture. Perhaps you should google what happened in France when a film showing Jesus was about to be released. Or, how about the Jerry Springer show when Christians gathered infront of the BBC to object the belittling of Christ, loads of Muslims gathered with them too! Maybe you should search the BBC site for some education doctor because there is a big difference between respect for others and death threats by fanatics who do kill their own too. I hope you can tell the difference.
If you can't, criminals and fanatics exist in every religion and desere to be punished for the harm they cause. Just for the education again, maybe you should google that too
Freedom of speech works both ways and they are just as entitled to voice objection. The Jerry Springer show went ahead despite the protests.
ReplyDeletePerhaps you should watch "Life of Brian" which also generated strong protests at the time or "The Exorcist" but both survived despite the protests.
And despite all the uproar, there is no longstanding ban on drawing the prophet. The Washington Post did a piece on this in May:
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