They all had the right. That's not the issue here.
The point, to me, is that consideration of Muslim feelings about their beliefs is being blown off because they're Muslims.
I still think that Muslims ought to boycott the newspapers and their sponsors. That's how such things are handled most effectively.
People have the right to say what they think. It's OK when those things mock all Muslims to get at the few. But if Muslims protest -- peacefully -- then they're not entitled to express those thoughts, because they are thin-skinned Muslims.
The people who advocate violence are over the top, and would be no matter what.
And you know what? I really do think that, since we in the West have had more time to practice free speech and get used to it, we have a responsibility to set a good example. Not that everyone will, of course. If you think that's batshit, well...
The other part of this that nobody seems to have noticed is that hate will get you hate, every time. It's one thing to defend people's right to say obnoxious things. It's another to celebrate the things they say.
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Sure they had the "right".
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- Apologizing and Explaining Printing Cartoons in France
- This is getting a lot of play on the blogosphere.
- I think Muslims should grow a thicker skin (n/t)
- PS Good for Brigitte Bardot! (n/t)