insensitivities

just when the rest of the world is coming to terms with the significant yet minute difference between the "war on terror" and the "war on islam" (for the benefit for those not in the know, yes we are conducting a war on terror, and no, its not a "war on islam"), along comes the western world's ideal of "freedom of speech" to throw away all the good work achieved. sensationalism and the willingness of the media to push delicate boundaries have prevailed again, at the expense of religious tolerance and sensitivity. what is wrong with the european media companies? as if we don't already have a hard enough time trying to convince moderate muslims that hey, this war on terror only targets "radical islam fundamentalists" who seek destruction to accomplish their goals of "jihad"; the incessant republications of the ridiculous caricatures of the Prophet serve only to stir more hatred among these moderates, often pushing them to the extremes. i agree that everyone deserves their right to freedom of speech, but this right is not to be used irresponsibly and unethically. just as everyone has the freedom to do what they want, doesn't mean they can do it at the expense of another's benefit. i share the same sentiments with Bill Clinton, fearing that "anti-semitism is turning into anti-islam beliefs".