Iran has reacted to Denmark’s publishing of the cartoons in turn. The largest state newspaper Hamshahiri which holds conservative views has announced that it will hold a competition to find the most amusing cartoon based on the theme of the Holocaust.
The rules of the competition will be published in a number of newspapers which are printed on Tuesday. The graphic editor of the Iranian newspaper Farid Mortazawi said, “Western newspapers which printed these sacrilegious cartoons defend themselves by speaking of freedom of speech and self-expression. Therefore we shall see if they really follow these principles and will print the cartoons about the Holocaust.”
Well, first of all, these type of cartoons drawn by Christians have been around for years. Anybody see a Jew burn a flag or invade an embassy or shout his head off like a maniac?
Secondly, actually there are laws that are supposed to prevent such caricatures. One goes to court. Muslims don't go to court. They pronounce their own death sentences.
Thirdly, Arabs & Muslims have been publishing antisemitic cartoons for years (and see here too.
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