In its original historical meaning, a cartoon (from the Italian cartone, meaning “big paper”) is a full-size drawing made on paper as a study for a further artwork, such as a painting or tapestry. In modern print media, a cartoon is an illustration, usually humorous in intent. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cartoons
The current representation of conflict over the freedom to publish cartoons featuring the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) in western media as the conflict between freedom of speech and expression and Muslim sensitivities – obscures what is really going on at the deepest level of our collective global psyche.
I strongly believe that the publication of the infamous cartoons in Danish Jyllands-Posten was very little about the “ongoing debate on freedom of expression that we cherish so highly”, as argued by the editors. While I think that freedom of expression, speech and press is one of the greatest human accomplishments, these freedoms should be protected where and when possible and sensible but not at all costs.
That higher principles take precedence over human life is one of the central tenants of society...
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