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 Andrew Sullivan on the Cartoon FurorPosted on Feb 7, 2006Andrew Sullivan, whose N.Y. Times Magazine essay Yes, cartoons. A Danish paper, a while back, had commissioned a set of cartoons depicting the fear that many writers and artists in Europe feel when dealing with the subject of Islam. To Western eyes, the cartoons were not in any way remarkable. In fact, they were rather tame. One showed Muhammad with his turban depicted as a bomb—not exactly a fresh image to describe Islamic terrorism. Another used a simple graphic device: it showed Muhammad surrounded by two women in full Muslim garb, their eyes peering out from an oblong space in their black chadors. And on Muhammad’s face there was an oblong too, blacking out his eyes. The point was that Islam has a blind spot when it comes to women’s freedom. Crude but powerful: exactly what a political cartoon is supposed to be. | essay Advertisement Previous item: N.Y. Press Kills Cartoons; Staff Walks Out Next item: Feeding the Cartoon Furor in Afghanistan New and Improved CommentsIf you have trouble leaving a comment, review this help page. Still having problems? Let us know. If you find yourself moderated, take a moment to review our comment policy. |
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By GuitarsandMore, February 8, 2006 at 8:41 pm Link to this comment
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Waving a red cape in front of a bull might be considered an expression of Free Speech too but is it a wise thing to do? Are you a Matador or a cartoonist?
Most little mice and rats are harmless little creatures that are content to go their own way. I found out when I was very young that if you back one up into a corner with no chance of an exit the little critters will raise up on their back legs and lunge at you and deliver a very painful bite.
Have we backed Islam into a corner with all of our tough talk about Irans nuclear weapons? Is our military not parked right next door ready to close the gap at a moments notice? Have we not promised to use military intervention if they build their weapons?
Iran is proud country with advanced technology, very smart people, and a history longer than our own. Why should Iran agree to be a third world like country when they are perfectly capable of coming into the 21st century with the rest of us?
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