tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346310154784158602.post8192883204954082453..comments2023-09-28T08:44:10.623+01:00Comments on The Sound of Gunfire: Grin and bear itBernard Salmonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16756716991445396009noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346310154784158602.post-78676010401254380722007-11-29T17:05:00.000+00:002007-11-29T17:05:00.000+00:00the worlds just gone mad, the bear in question is ...the worlds just gone mad, the bear in question is up for sale on ebay<BR/>http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330193980849Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346310154784158602.post-7406852632074095172007-11-29T09:50:00.000+00:002007-11-29T09:50:00.000+00:00"However, I do note that the MCB adopted a rather ..."However, I do note that the MCB adopted a rather different attitude on the Danish cartoons controversy. Is there really such a difference between the naming of a teddy bear and cartoons depicting Mohamed?" <BR/><BR/>I think the MCB response is illuminating in this regard: "This is a disgraceful decision and defies common sense. There was clearly no intention on the part of the teacher to <B>deliberately insult the Islamic faith.</B>"<BR/><BR/>In other words, flogging (as one punishment among many) is a justified response if the intention to offend is proved.<BR/><BR/>I'm with you on this one Bernard regarding blasphemy. Now, condemning a work of art or acts on the grounds of them being tacky and sixth form, that's another matter...!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com