The bulk of the Western world supports blocking the publication of the topless pictures of Princess Kate, out of decency to her and the Royal Family. There are hardly any voices clamoring for the ‘freedom’ to publish such photos, and those that have published them are being taken to court. And I agree, such photos shou
ldn’t be published.
But people need to realize that Muslims the world over respect their Prophet infinitely more than the British respect their monarchy. Just like they have their standards of decency, we have ours.
Ultimate and unconditional freedom of speech does not exist in any country in the world.
And while I do understand that it’s unlikely that religious mockery will ever be banned in America, I can’t help but say that I wish it were.
But people need to realize that Muslims the world over respect their Prophet infinitely more than the British respect their monarchy. Just like they have their standards of decency, we have ours.
Ultimate and unconditional freedom of speech does not exist in any country in the world.
And while I do understand that it’s unlikely that religious mockery will ever be banned in America, I can’t help but say that I wish it were.
