Freedom of expression does not equal racial ignorance
Over the last week, television screens have broadcasted the growing and angry global Muslim sentiment over Danish cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammed in a negative light. Unfortunately, these cartoons and their subsequent protests in reaction have brought violence to many living in the Muslim world. There are Danish travel advisories issued ranging from Algeria to Pakistan, and embassies burned in Beirut and Damascus. Sadly, this entire incident has brought back a sense of mistrust between Muslims and Christians in Lebanon with riots entirely too reminiscent of those in the turbulent 80's.