Ethics

Islamic Nations Target Free Speech

By Ed Brayton

AP reports that at a recent summit of the Organization of the Islamic Conference, a group of 57 predominately Muslim nations, the discussion focused on how to eliminate criticism of Islam around the world:

Concerned about what they see as a rise in the defamation of Islam, leaders of the world's Muslim nations are considering taking legal action against those that slight their religion or its sacred symbols. It was a key issue during a two-day summit that ended Friday in this western Africa capital.

The Muslim leaders are attempting to demand redress from nations like Denmark, which allowed the publication of cartoons portraying the Prophet Muhammad in 2006 and again last month, to the fury of the Muslim world.

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