Q: Do you think
A: The insensitivity and callousness of the cartoons is self-evident, but we must affirm our commitment to the principles of democracy. Freedom carries a heavy burden and responsibility. Muslims have the right to protest and condemn the cartoons, but they cannot then violate basic principles of the religion by destroying property, harming innocent life, and calling for violence and harm to an entire nation. Muslim governments must resist the urge to compromise the freedom of the press and instead establish clear guidelines on how to deal with sensitive issues in a prescribed and legally binding manner.
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