Wait a second this isnt just about Muslims forgiving cartoonists for slandering there most sacred religious figure. This is not just a debate between shariah and secular law, its also about how we in the west connect personal identity with religious identity.
In Islam during there prayer everyone bows down before God no matter if the're African or Chinese, rich or poor, they all bow down humbly. Equal in sight before God and judged only by the level of sincerity in their heart. Many Muslims believe we are born Muslim and converts are even called reverts. Would it be too much to realize that perhaps their religious identity is more important than even their racial identity or class identity? Denigrating someone because of their race is outlawed in some western countries. Perhaps denigrating the prophet Muhammad is stabbing at the very heart of who they are as human beings. I think if people are saying whats the big deal, they are being a little sanctimonious. Denmark or any other country doesnt have to change its laws but hopefully can at least understand why Muslims are unhappy and what context they are debating their side from.
Regardless the violent outrage is innapropriate and uncalled, clearly a negative response.
