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ECRI: support for free speech proves Danish “climate” of intolerance

This is very worrying...

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In September 2005, with the stated intention of verifying whether freedom of speech is respected in Denmark, a widely-read Danish newspaper called on cartoonists to send in caricatures of the Prophet Mohammad; such drawings are considered to be offensive by many Muslims. This newspaper thus published 12 such cartoons, one of which portrayed the Prophet as a terrorist. The issue has caused widespread condemnation and a protest march was organised in Copenhagen as a result. The fact that, according to a survey carried out regarding the publication of these drawings, 56% of the respondents felt that it was acceptable is a testimony of the current climate in Denmark. ECRI considers that the goal of opening a democratic debate on freedom of speech should be met without resorting to provocative acts that can only predictably elicit an emotional reaction.
Here’s the poll I think they’re getting that number from. Via WorldPublicOpinion:
A majority—56 percent—of Danes in the Feb. 3 Epinion poll agreed with the statement “Respect for freedom of speech should be more important than the consideration of religious sentiment.” Only 37 percent agreed with the statement “Out of respect for the Muslim faith, the cartoons should not have been published even though this could be considered a limitation on the freedom of speech.”

Read the rest at The Anti-JIhad Pundit.

Technorati Tags: European Union, Mohammed Cartoons, Jihadis, terrorism, Islamic terrorism, Danish cartoonists, Rasmussen, Jyllands-Posten, Denmark, Dhimmitude,

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