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To: Lazarus_Long who wrote (181422)	2/8/2006 4:48:27 PM
From: one_less	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

"I also refuse to give Islam the right to dictate the content of the western press. Period." Feel free. I refuse to give anyone the right to dictate anything to me. That doesn't stop people with all kinds of venues from thinking they have the right to. A lot of anxt could be dispelled with a little calmness and common sense at the leadership level. The prohibition in Islam is against Muslims (not other people) creating anything that could lead to idol worship. So it is prohibited for Muslims to produce religious statues, pictures, etc that over time could gain an exaggerated sense of admiration. The most likely to gain worship status would be images of Mohammed, so that is especially guarded against. Anyone who claims those cartoons qualify is obviously an extremist loon, acting out a self serving agenda. waddabnchogoofballs The fact that the toons were disrespectful is a totally different issue. It wouldn't hurt for leaders to apologize to anyone who felt offended, or had their feelings hurt over the incident. That is simple politeness. I wont hold my breath waiting for world leaders to start treating each other (and us plebians) in a polite and respectful manner.waddabnchogoofballs