Monday, February 06, 2006

We Are Sorry

I found this link on Instapundit. Some moderate Moslem youths have set up a website to apologize to the people of Denmark and Norway, with a guest book for comments. Very admirable (this is just an excerpt):

WE ARE SORRY

We affirm our belief in freedom of expression and people’s right to express whatever opinions they hold. However, at the same time there is a need to realize that freedom of expression is a responsibility that should not be used to gratuitously insult people’s beliefs.

When confronted with such a situation, we deplore the use of violence in all its forms, as well as threats of violence and derogatory and racist remarks being thrown in the opposite direction. We condemn the shameful actions carried out by a few Arabs and Muslims around the world that have tarnished our image, and presented us as intolerant and close-minded bigots.

Anyone offended by the content of a publication has a vast choice of democratic and respectful methods of seeking redress.

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