What do you think of Muhammad cartoons on DC Metro ads?

2015-05-27T17:39:26-04:00

This is news here in the DC region. Pamela Geller, head of the American Freedom Defense Initiative, wants to pay to have the winning cartoon from the Garland, Texas Muhammad cartoon drawing contest on DC Metro ads (at Metro stations and on buses).

What do you think of this idea? Should we be concerned? Or should we be able to "weather this storm"? Is it worth it to take such a chance? Do we anticipate that there will be retaliatory strikes by Islamic fundamentalists if the ads go up? Strikes against innocent citizens?

On one hand, I think Geller has the right to do this, but public safety does come into play. On the other hand, if it were pictures of Jesus (or urinating on a crucifix), people might object, but I doubt there would be worries of bombings or shootings in response.

I was going to post the picture of the proposed ad, but I don't want to offend Muslims, so I'm not doing that. Instead I'm posting the aftermath of the Garland, Texas shootings. I wonder, though, if people would be so considerate if the ad were critical of another religious figure. And I wonder if that says something about the influence of radical Islam (already) in our great country.

What is your opinion on this issue?

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/afdi-prophet-muhammad-cartoon-ads-buses-train-article-1.2236104.

AFDI wants Prophet Muhammad cartoon ads on D.C. buses, train

A cartoon image of the Prophet Muhammad could be coming to a bus near you.

Response by LCpl Mark Lefler made May 27 at 2015 5:48 PM

2015-05-27T17:48:46-04:00

Are we that stupid, haven't we learned from the past, just because we can do something, doesn't mean we should.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made May 27 at 2015 5:49 PM

2015-05-27T17:49:26-04:00

Just because you can do something, doesn't mean you should do something.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made May 27 at 2015 6:12 PM

2015-05-27T18:12:30-04:00

I think that "those who give up liberty for security deserve neither."

The problem isn't whether we should or should not antagonize anyone, but why are we in a position to fear the freedoms we hold dear. I'm in the DC area and I'll take my chances.

Response by SPC Charles Brown made May 27 at 2015 6:27 PM

2015-05-27T18:27:04-04:00

While I accept that it is freedom of speech it is in bad taste. Why give more idiots the opportunity to create more havoc and have innocent people get harmed. Big Problem, it rates right up there with yelling fire in a crowded movie theater.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made May 27 at 2015 6:44 PM

2015-05-27T18:44:27-04:00

We saw what happened at the convention, I say be prepared for some other idiots to try and martyr themselves if this is approved. In this sue happy day and age, I see potential for serious lawsuits if they bomb a bus and lives are lost. For that reason alone, I highly doubt they will allow the images to be posted on public transportation. Just my .02

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made May 27 at 2015 7:16 PM

2015-05-27T19:16:04-04:00

One should not forget the responsibility that with freedom.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 27 at 2015 8:11 PM

2015-05-27T20:11:33-04:00

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member I would caveat that with it depends on the type of cartoons they pant to put up. If they are positive in nature about the Prophet Mohammed, then I don't see an issue, as it is no different that posting anything about Jesus Crist or any other religious figures. However, if it is negative in nature, such as we saw in Texas (I think that is where it was), then I don't think it should be placed up. It kind of goes back to the old saying, just because you can do something, doesn't mean you should do something!

Response by CW3 Scott Castlen made May 27 at 2015 10:53 PM

2015-05-27T22:53:51-04:00

Just because you can do something, doesn't mean you should. I consider the events, that occurred in Garland Tx, to have been an ambush. They had plenty of security to ensure that the event was safe. You start plastering that stuff on buses, and whoever knows where else, then you are playing with fire. Step away from the crazy.......Let it go.

Response by PO1 Henry Sherrill made May 29 at 2015 4:02 PM

2015-05-29T16:02:23-04:00

We AMERICANS have the right to free speech, and freedom of religion. Not one Christian tried to kill a Muslim over the Art show that portrayed Jesus in urine. However, let just one cartoon of the false prophet Mohammed be drawn and the Muslims behead a hundred Christians, or try to kill anyone that has seen them. Texas-2, Isis-0. Next is Arizona. I wonder what the score will be after that one.

Response by SPC Randy Stotler made Jun 5 at 2015 3:22 PM

2015-06-05T15:22:56-04:00

I'm offended that someone else may be offended. If they don't like it look away! Afterall major art galleries around the Country displayed my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the most disparaging of poses and the Academia celebrated along with their leftist allies! Where were your questions/concerns about those displays?