I agree a lot of Muslims seem to be offended by any depiction of Mohammed—as I said to Vladimir, I was talking of those I have some experience with, i.e. French speaking (which tends to be biased towards the more educated and westernized).
(And come on, the bit about adding “Ali” was a funny and appropriate response, no ? :) )
(And come on, the bit about adding “Ali” was a funny and appropriate response, no ? :) )
It was a lot better and more humorous than other responses. But that point was that they were still offended enough to take that action. (Note also by the way that since this occurred at a major college campus this is presumably some of the more educated and Westernized Muslims).
I find it very normal that they took action—the purpose of the whole “Everybody draw Mohammed day” thing is to annoy Muslims, so a Muslim encountering a drawing of Mohammed in that context (as opposed to in a history book etc.) knows it’s purpose is to offend him or someone like him. Even if he doesn’t mind the actual drawing, he knows about the intent behind the drawing.
I agree a lot of Muslims seem to be offended by any depiction of Mohammed—as I said to Vladimir, I was talking of those I have some experience with, i.e. French speaking (which tends to be biased towards the more educated and westernized).
(And come on, the bit about adding “Ali” was a funny and appropriate response, no ? :) )
It was a lot better and more humorous than other responses. But that point was that they were still offended enough to take that action. (Note also by the way that since this occurred at a major college campus this is presumably some of the more educated and Westernized Muslims).
I find it very normal that they took action—the purpose of the whole “Everybody draw Mohammed day” thing is to annoy Muslims, so a Muslim encountering a drawing of Mohammed in that context (as opposed to in a history book etc.) knows it’s purpose is to offend him or someone like him. Even if he doesn’t mind the actual drawing, he knows about the intent behind the drawing.