Fuck Muhammad!!!

[HairOfTheDog]

I'm pretty sure these murders are having the opposite effect than what was intended.

It's amazing what powerful messages can be delivered through drawings and cartoons. I especially like this one by illustrator Lucille Clerc.


I'm sure you're right about the attacks failing to instill terror or halt free expression. On the other hand, Islamic extremists and radical jihadists are making their voices heard too, with celebrations and postings hailing the killers as avengers of the prophet.

I've also seen/heard a lot of Muslim individuals and organizations speaking out and condemning the attacks; with a consistent message that such violence is not supported by Islamic doctrine and is a worse crime against Islam than blasphemy.

The 18-year-old suspect was arrested last night. I hope the two brothers are found today. I won't be surprised if they have no formal affiliation with al-Qaeda or IS and are instead radical lone wolf sympathizers, like the brothers who bombed the Boston Marathon and the man who took captive the Sydney coffee shop.

Sadly, I do think the Islamic extremists have succeeded in reaching feeble-minded disgruntled individuals from many different countries; disgruntled individuals who will continue to launch terrorist attacks in their home countries.