(For a map of Denmark, go to WorldAtlas.com.)

1.  Why were three artists afraid to illustrate a Danish author's book about Muhammed?  Why were Muslims angered over cartoons of Muhammed printed in Denmark's largest newspaper?

2.  What requests did Muslim leaders make of the newspaper and Danish government?

3.  How did the newspaper and the Danish government respond? (para. 2, 3, 6)  Were their responses valid?  Explain your answer.

4.  Make a list of at least six actions various Muslims, unhappy with the Danes' responses, took to display their displeasure.  What do you know about how Catholics, Jews or evangelical Christians react to something offensive to their religion?

5.  Do Muslims have a legitimate concern?  Because of their concern, were all of their actions valid?  Explain your answer.
(View the cartoons here.)

6.  In what ways is it acceptable to express your displeasure over another person's/the press' right to free speech, no matter how offensive?

7.  What prediction does Mr. Specner make at the end of his commentary?