Friday, October 26, 2007

Danish election ad reignites Muhammad cartoon controversy

Any group that deliberately offends, stirs controversy, or purposely chooses to offend the religious beliefs of citizens should not receive support from voters


Danish election ad reignites Muhammad cartoon controversy

A Danish political party is using a drawing of the prophet Muhammad on election material, in a move described as a “provocation” by at least one local Muslim organisation.

The far-right Danish People’s party today unveiled an election advertisement showing a hand-drawn picture of the Islamic prophet under the slogan “Freedom of speech is Danish, censorship is not”, followed by the words “We defend Danish values”.

The Danish general election will take place on November 13.

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