One fails to understand how can acts of few irresponsible individuals who no way represent the government, could be attributed to a nation. Has the American ambassador to Libya contributed to making of this offensive film, for which he was subjected to cold blooded murder? Internet is full of such material/ hate-clips for every religion, does it mean the whole world shall start acting lunatic.
Just few years back, we have seen American government’ inability to question a box-office hit movie wherein the Christ was shown as leading a married life. But Libyan and other governments in the region can’t absolve themselves from not doing enough to protect the foreign missions and respective staff. We shall condemn production of any offensive material but shall not forget that technology has powered the individuals to present their view point without fear of governments haunting them. One such example is the hate material recently uploaded on the internet showing the atrocities meted out to the Burmese Muslims. Later, it turned out that several of the photographs were doctored from other incidents elsewhere in the world, to incite anger and hatred among Muslims viewing these images.
One would wish we shall be able to talk and discuss religious issues and differences instead of resorting to violence means. We wonder whether the All Mighty grants His approval for the ongoing bloodshed in His name.
MASOOD KHAN
Jubail, Saudi Arabia
