Sammenhold

I am proud to stand in defiance of those who would use violence to stop the free expression of ideas, anywhere in the world. Those who would use violence, threaten violence, or condone violence in response to a drawing are backwards savages.

Agreed. I do too.In fact, I want a t-shirt of this cartoon, maybe with the caption "ce n'est pas Muhammed."

And I'd even go further. I stand in defiance of folks who try to stop free expression by other means as well. It has come to my attention as of just last night that hackers succeeded in vandalizing a myspace site that serves as a forum for atheists and agnostics. Subsequent to the vandalism, myspace has for the 2nd time simply REMOVED the entire forum as resource for over 35,000 members.

< a href="http://www.cleveland.com/living/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/living-0/1201772086310820.xml&coll=2">This was reported 2 weeks ago in the Cleveland Plain Dealer, and much to my dismay was not regarded as newsworthy enough to be picked up nationwide.

That makes the incident and its subsequent lack of report a disgrace for the"jesus is love" hackers who hacked, the my space folks who decided to punish the victims, and the media who didn't give this story the focus it deserved.

The more you disagree with someone, the more you need to respect their right to free speech. I have trouble respecting folks who don't get this.
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I have often said, and oftener think, that this world is a comedy for those who think, and a tragedy for those who feel. -Horace Walpole

Somewhat tangential but hee hee!

"Offending Muslims" is a reason to not invite Mr. Westergaard to dinner parties, not to assassinate him.

Mine is here.

"In the world you will find tribulation, but be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world."

John 16:33

My friend decided to play, too. Hers is here.
(She blogged the teddy bear debacle. The last line is worth a read, if you don't mind strident. :) )

I don't know how much anyone here follows what is going on in Europe. English Press is furious that a top Anglican religious figure has suggested Sharia laws to some vague extent should be incorporated into English law. There has also been talk of English areas that are off-limits to non-Musims. Without going into a whole list of outrages, let me post this. The Saudis are back at it again.

Now among many things that Senator Obama refuses to address, I wonder why "human rights", which he trumpeted as even more important than national security during a national debate, remains such a silent issue? He did not say anything about children and gays being executed in the country he wants to "talk" to (Iran). He said nothing about a rape victim that was going to be further abused. He says little on Darfur, Kenya or even Somalia.

And remember all those anti-war folks who think Bush is Hitler? Well here is their icon at it again defending Islamists.

Public opinion in Europe is getting quite bothered by the Left's attempt to defend pro-jihad material and web sites reaching deeply into European populations. They are getting quite concerned about the new reports of carbon-based P-2 high speed centrifuges Iran is now making enriched gas with. My point is that Mr. Wonk Obama has said nothing about any of these serious issues as he tries to dance his way to the White House while not wishing to upset his base. It is this silence that will be the undoing of either Obama or our efforts to contain a growing and more dangerous threat should he become President. No Brian, not an idiot dove, just a pandering and weak leader at such an important time. Finally uncovering this media hidden truth is McCain's central task in debating Obama. This is why our allies prefered Hillary and our adversaries do not want McCain. Funny why this is so, yes?

Check out Iowahawk's Heere Bigynneth the Tale of the Asse-Hatte

Really. right now. everyone. Wicked funny.

Heere was a hooly manne of peace

Withe bearyd of snow and wyld brows of fleece

Whilhom stoode athwart the Bush crusades

Withe peace march papier-mache paraydes.

I wish I was this funny.
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I have often said, and oftener think, that this world is a comedy for those who think, and a tragedy for those who feel. -Horace Walpole

Cartoonist now homeless