no diffferent IMO from the right wing groups that protest in this country (and sometimes attack people).
Protestors/activists are still a minority in most countries though, what matters is that the woman is actually alive and well and hasn’t been taken away and done away with which is what could happen in many other countries, and that two British Asian politicians from our country are lobbying for a diplomatic solution and her release.
In Britain we may be free to call our soft toys Mohammed or even Jesus or Mary without being nicked, but it doesn’t mean the whole nation supports free expression
This July, a rave in my area was closed down by 70-100 riot cops from 3 different forces. The cops openly admitted in the media they had used a larger level of force than usual, and there were pictures of a standoff between cops and ravers.
A local poll on a news website (despite this site being heavily vistited by pro rave people) still showed results saying that 50% of respondents thought the cops didn’t do enough. What did they want to happen? The use of baton rounds or even live ammunition to disperse the crowd?
There is also still considerable support for the death penalty in this country, and a return to traditional Christian/Victorian values. Just because the haters don’t take to the streets doesn’t mean they aren’t still out there..
Incidentally I wonder what would happen if someone called a kitten Mohammed, given that the prophet himself was fond of cats?
