Les 12 caricatures: point de vue d'un palestinien

Picture this: A cartoon of Jesus, with his pants down, smiling, raping a little boy. The caption above it reads "Got Catholicism?" Or how about a picture of a Rabbi with blood dripping from his mouth after bludgeoning a small Palestinian boy with a knife shaped like the Star of David--the caption reads "The Devil's Chosen Ones."

I wonder if people around the world would just consider this free speech? Of course, some would condone or agree with one, two or all three, while others would say "it's free speech," although they "find it offensive and in poor taste." But do you honestly think media outlets such as the BBC, Le Monde, or any media outlet in Copenhagen would pick up these cartoons? The outrage would begin instantly and advertisers would pullout. Yet, those in Denmark and their supporters around Europe call it freedom of speech to have a cartoon of the prophet Mohammed--who is not supposed be depicted to prevent idolatry according to clerical interpretation of the Koran--with a turban shaped like a bomb on his head.

What Would Jesus Do?, Remi Kanazi, 4 février 2006