One more piece before I go. This too is tied to Bush indirectly. It has to do with an opera and ISLAMOFACISM that has arisen because of Bush and his deeds.
An opera in Germany that has been performed for a few years (Mozart) and contains a scene where the severed heads of Jesus, Poseidon (god of the sea), Buddha and Muhammad are displayed has been CANCELLED. Why? Because of fear of Islamic violence against the opera staff and for that matter, anybody else in the world, that could become a target because the Muslims feel offended.
The cancellation was the decision of the opera manager but all of Germany is up in arms saying that this is unacceptable behavior. In effect, this is censorship through blackmail – threatening violence if Islam is insulted in any way. Obviously, the Muslims will tell you what insults them and what is permissible.
Critics are saying that the Muslims have to learn that in the West, we have such a thing as freedom of expression and they need to start learning it and accepting it.
I personally think that this whole affair needs to be a lesson. This whole thing about being scared to insult Islam and Muslims because they will riot and harm innocent people is plain bullshit and needs to be nipped in the bud in the most severe fashion possible – shoot the rioters!
This is indeed a clash of civilizations and cultures and we cannot allow ourselves to go back to the Stone Age.
Janusz
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