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It’s isn’t just about cartoons!

February 10th, 2006

An excellent article from Salon.com gives a more historical look at the fallout from the cartoons printed in a Danish newspaper. Going to Salon.com to read the full article requires clicking on a link that makes you view a very brief advertisment. A small (but irritating) price for a very good read.

“Rather than merely an East-West issue or a clash of civilizations, the caricature controversy should be seen as part of a culture war within Muslim societies. Precisely because the issue is distant and not very important, it is a cost-free bandwagon on which everyone can jump in search of greater legitimacy among Muslim publics. It isn’t just about some cartoons. It is about independence and the genuine liberty to define yourself rather than being defined by the imperial West.”

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