Monday, March 31, 2008

Dutch anti-Islam film

The following video called "Fitna" by Geert Wilders, a politician who is against immigration, was posted on the Internet and combines images of terrorist acts with readings from the Koran. And there was a cartoon publication that sparked violent protests two years ago. It is very controversial because it is extremely critical of Islam. And it could set off violence. However, he has a right to speak freely in a democratic society.

Here is my question:

Which one do you believe is more important, freedom of the press and expression or public safty?

In my opinion, when we deal with religion, not just multiculturalism, we must be tolerant and wait for them to be more civilized. And if the freedom of speech threatens people's lives severely, it can be confined. If we understand that their religion is more important than their lives and be more tolerant, we can live in harmony in near future, I believe.