INNOCENCE OF MUSLIMS:
20 LESSONS THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN LEARNED!!
We do not seem to learn from our mistakes. Salman Rushdie, cartoons controversy and now the insult of Muslim figure have shown that all stakeholders particularly the decision makers failed to tackle the issue thoughtfully. Here are some lessons; hopefully we learn them well this time:
Lesson1:
Our media is pathetic. Our criticism is pathetic. Our humor is pathetic. Our action is pathetic.
Lesson2:
Freedom of expression should not extend to humiliate one's belief to a stage of distorting facts. Then, it becomes an offence.
Lesson3:
Article19 of the Declaration of Political Rights and Expression of Speech states some special duties and responsibilities
Lesson4:
Article19 says:
and may "therefore be subject to certain restrictions" when necessary" for respect of the rights or reputation of others"
Lesson5:
Article19 adds:
or "for the protection of national security or of public order (order public), or of public health or morals"
Lesson6:
Freedom of expression is waived for terrorism, racism and the holocaust. However, it is not waived for inciting violence in the Muslim world?
Lesson7:
Sensible leaders of the West should have known the main objectives of releasing this video in September. Therefore, they should not have allowed naturalized immigrants to distort American values.
Lesson8:
To get citizenship in Europe, one must pass a cultural test to ensure his or her indulgence within local values. The United States should have followed suit.
Lesson9:
Arabs are aware that the film incites violence so does the West. However, the latter's ideology is insensitive to such values.
Lesson 10:
The Arab governments have to fund all legal cases to bring those culprits to justice and let them pay very dearly including social networks refusing to remove contents.
Lesson 11:
Arab legal actions should be coordinated, represented by an existing or newly established body.
Lesson12:
Social network management can be more responsible. They can block persons with wicked deeds. If not, they should be convicted themselves.
Lesson 13:
It is learned that some Muslims are not educated appropriately to be indepent thinkers, analyze or criticize objectively.
Lesson 14:
The film makers should realize that they cannot continue to be anonymous. Ultimately, the truth will come out.
Lesson 15:
Arabs have to understand Western values well enough to interpret Western dialog or debate accurately and objectively .
Lesson 16:
Many Arab scholars jumped to criticize the Jews and have written articles falsely accusing Israel. Then they realized that they have jumped to conclusions.
Lesson 17:
The West does not have any choice but to accommodate and recognize Muslim values and respect their religious doctrines.
Lesson 18:
Poorly produced low budget movie reflects negatively against its makers' motives.
Lesson 19:
We are living within a distance of diverse cultures that has narrowed suddenly. In order to live peacefully, we must respect each other's beliefs.
Lesson 20:
Both sides have distorted free speech. One wants free speech to suit its political agenda, and the other wants to silence it.
The above lessons present focused solutions to the way forward between the people living on this planet. The actions of strong moderate leaders, who can respond quickly and decisively to the above issues, will demand respect from all of us.
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