When Cartoons Attack (Muslim Sensibilities)
Posted on: February 2, 2006 | Views: | Comment
Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten ignited a cultural firestorm when it published cartoons of the muslim prophet, Mohammad wearing a bomb-shaped turban. However, undeterred by Muslim anger --- which now includes bomb threats against the publication and Danish flag-burning around the Muslim world --- the paper has continued to publish caracatures of the prophet. In a message of solidarity and shared respect for free speech, other European papers have reprinted the cartoons. Meanwhile, the vitriole grows; An Iranian newscaster in this dubbed report from www.linktv.com says the heretical cartoons are a "blot on humanity."
While these political cartoons are increasingly being withdrawn from international papers, several may still be seen below in the picture gallery.
While these political cartoons are increasingly being withdrawn from international papers, several may still be seen below in the picture gallery.
