I grew up in the "west" and went to school, college, university, and worked there. I cannot speak for all the "west" but I can tell you that we never taught anything was unquestionable....that's the whole point of using your brain....even if you arrive at a conclusion that others do not share, at least you thought about it!
The freedom to choose is the root of all other freedoms: religion, expression, etc... As long as you are not hurting anyone you are free to do/act/think/believe whatever you want.
All those asking that these cartoons be banned are only doing so becuase they preceive themselves to be in a position of power....they wouldnot be supporting something like a ban on the Quran for instance (if they were in a less powerful position)....and that is the point, inorder to protect EVERYONE's right, you must allow freedom of speech EVEN if it means occasional drivel will result.
Stay safe.
Perfection does not exist. The question therefore, is: what level of imperfection are we willing to settle for?
I grew up in the "west" and went to school, college, university, and worked there. I cannot speak for all the "west" but I can tell you that we never taught anything was unquestionable....that's the whole point of using your brain....even if you arrive at a conclusion that others do not share, at least you thought about it!
The freedom to choose is the root of all other freedoms: religion, expression, etc... As long as you are not hurting anyone you are free to do/act/think/believe whatever you want.
All those asking that these cartoons be banned are only doing so becuase they preceive themselves to be in a position of power....they wouldnot be supporting something like a ban on the Quran for instance (if they were in a less powerful position)....and that is the point, inorder to protect EVERYONE's right, you must allow freedom of speech EVEN if it means occasional drivel will result.
Stay safe.
Perfection does not exist. The question therefore, is: what level of imperfection are we willing to settle for?