[extropy-chat] thought space map on cartoons

[BillK]

On 2/12/06, spike wrote:
> For the sake of argument, let us make a thought space
> map.  Form four quadrants by asking oneself two questions:
>
> A.  Were the Danish newspapers right to publish the cartoons?
> B.  Were the protesters right to react as they have?
>
>
> Position 1: no, no.  This is the peacemaker position, Bush,
> Blair, some other world leaders are going this route.
>
> Position 2: no, yes.  Presumably the protesters point of
> view.
>
> Position 3: yes, no.  Most journalists will go here, along
> with many westerners who are not 1s.
>
> Position 4:  Yes, yes.  If both were right, the proponents
> of this view must acknowledge that this will lead to conflict
> which could tear apart societies and possibly lead to world
> war 4.
>


Were the protesters right to react as they have?

Bear in mind that western supporters of this POV are not the same as
the Muslims who support this POV.

The Muslim protesters are not generally claiming that it is wrong to
make cartoons about a religion. They are specifically saying that
cartoons must not be made about the Muslim religion. They retain the
right themselves to publish cartoons about, say, the Jewish religion.
As an inspection of the Muslim Press shows.

To support this POV is to support a very specific religious prejudice.

BillK