Have We Lost the War On Terror?

I am disgusted and outraged at the person or persons who decided to give in to the extremists threats and censored the April 21 episode of South Park. If we continue to do this, we show that the terrorists are winning. The sensors not only put a censor block over the "Muhammed" character (which I find appropriate to the humor of the show) but they bleeped out every mention of Muhammed's name and the whole final speech.

Now, I am all for respecting peoples religion, but as every one makes jokes about every other religion and religious figure, I don't understand why we should specifically single out any particular religion or figure for special "sacred" attention. What would you do if everyone picked on every religion/figure except ,say, Jesus. People would instantly claim religions intollerance from the Christians. But just because the extremist worship Muhammed, that, somehow, makes him iviolate, just because they threaten violence.

It is my opinion that as many people as can draw well (I wanted to put a picture attached to this post but it would be bad art and show more disrespect than I am willing to stoop to), they should all post their interpretation of what Muhammed looked like. If we had thousands of pictures of Muhammed being displayed, it would be difficult for the extremists to single out any one person for intimidation.

Giving in to these sick, misguided idiots that threaten to enact violence on anyone (especially those who are not Muslim) because they drew a picture or made a statement about or against Islam is just another way in which the terrorists are winning the war on terror. We, the people of America and every other country with "free speech," need to protect or freedom by not giving in and not surrendering to the cowardly demands of those who would stifle our freedoms because they do not coincide with the terrorists' religious (or just hateful) teachings.

I am not Muslim, therefore, I do not feel I have to follow the teaching of Islam or their religious edicts on propriety. I do not worship the idol of Jesus Christ and I do not mind anyone poking fun at Christianity (I do it myself) even though I follow the teachings of Christ. God created man with a sense of humor, so His (that's right, I said "his.") sense of humor must be fantastic. I also make jokes about Jews, Hidus (as much as I know of it) Communists, Capitalists and anyone else I can, all in good, clean fun. (I try my best to make whatever I say inoffensive). Not being Muslim, I feel I do not have to follow their rules, just as I do not follow the Jewish, Hindu and quite a lot of the Christian rules.

In conclusion, let me just say, to all the Muslims out there, Loosen up and back off. Your religion is not the only religion and you cannot make everyone like unto you. To all the Americans (and other free people of the world) I say, toughen up, stand your ground and don't surrender to a group of idiots who follow an insane man. Speak your mind and to hell with those who would curtail your liberty. This also goes for every other infringement on your freedoms such as speaking out against the government. Whe Bill Mahr got fired for speaking out against President Bush 2 (something that was actually his job) it was one of the greatest infringements to the 1st amendment (note that our founding fathers put this as the FIRST amendment) rights. For the benifits of the ignorant, I post it here.

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” (copied from wikipedia out of laziness)

Peace up all.

Charles "Gott spielt nicht verful mit dem Universum" A.E.