[Bring_Back_Shantz]

Originally Posted by jolinar of malkshor

Reward: Showing them that we will stand up for our values and beliefs.

If western societies become scared to practice one of our main tenants then they have succeeded. Do you not see that?

Going back to your example with the poodle. If it bit me, I would give it a good whack and try it again. If it bit me again, I would give it a good whack and it will eventually realize not to bite.

So you're saying that we should publish the cartoons, let the crazys riot, and then kick the crap out of them untill they stop getting offended?

The beatings will continue until morale improves I suppose.

With freedom comes responsibility.
With freedom of speach comes the responsiblity to think about the reaction to your worlds.
Are they going to offend people, I'd agree, that is irrelevant, because it is your right to offend people.
Are your words going to incite violence? I'd say this is a case where they probably would, so you should think twice about saying them.