I think most people here know how I feel about this topic. The whole cartoon business really does not help their business. I understand that there is a very very loud majority, but until I see more Muslim leaders outright condemning these frequent violent acts, all I can say is that my general view of the culture is not very positive.
Is there any reason I should have a positive view of the religion and culture? The whole middle east is just a fucking mess and there is no end in sight.
I am very culturally literate guy, I was a foreign exchange student in High School for a year and have hosted more than 6 exchange students growing up, from south America, Europe and Asia. I am very tolerant of other people's culture, but just because I am tolerant of another culture does not mean it is right. Violence is never the option, especially when its over a matter as important to civilization as free speech.