Im sorry but i think this is very contradictory... U say to show respect even if u dont agree, but telling people what they are doing is wrong and ridiculous isnt really respecting what u dont agree with..and what democracy are we talking about here? Because if people have the right to free speech, then others should have the right to protest and demostrate what they believe in.. Isnt all that part of 'democracy'? If they want to sign this petition that is their free choice and telling them they shouldnt do that makes us just the same as those who oppose democracy.. Dont get me wrong, i am completely against hate and violence, but i do think that respect for peoples beliefs is important, without it, we will never be able to live together in peace just as history keeps proving to us time and time again..

Sabah, you have clearly not understood what I am saying. I do not want to censor the petition, I just argue against their pathetic demands. And yes, freedom of speech should apply to everyone equally, and it also does in most western countries. We will see what happens with the French case with the topless pictures, but the fact is that there was nothing stopping them from publishing them, they are still being published in newspapers, and if taken to the higher courts the publisher will be freed from charges. But yes, also western countries should be criticized when doing something wrong, that is how democracy is upheld.

This petition is ridiculous not because it is religious but because of it's nature - because where does it end? then with this logic atheists can petition to block religious content which is offensive to reason and facts, and perhaps cows will petition to block steak houses and butchers in search results... spreading ideas like this as if it is ok will come back to limit people's freedom in many different ways! Don't get me wrong, I don't agree with what that fool did or what he is saying, but let people criticize and there will always be someone that is offended... But may be people will also reconsider their stance and their beliefs through criticism...

last but not least - democracy - or liberty - or freedom - or whatever you want to call it does EXIST - at different levels for different societies depending on their collective consciousness and will and I am grateful to live in such a society. While democracy is not perfect, it is an IDEAL to strive for exactly the end goal you mention - peace. All should be criticized for hypocritical and unequal treatments whether it is a western nation like France or some other nation like Saudi arabia or North Korea. The only difference is that in France there will be justice because of a judicial system based on democracy however in many other nations with anti democratic systems there would be no justice....

be sure to read all of this:
if a dog bites you in the leg are you going to bite it back?
i'm not going to sign this because I'm a critical person and stand firmly by the right to freedom of speech. if we let our laws fall apart over petty insults from those who clearly do not understand, then society as a whole will suffer. these petitions, the outrage, and violence are all the WRONG reaction, and fails in the aspect of the greater Jihad, which is the struggle to maintain one's own beliefs in the face of these small tests. Our's is a religion of peace and understanding, but it seems that the twisted sins of the few, thousands of miles away have brought on an age of misguidance and distress for the whole world. I won't say this again, stand down, and look for a more logical, and peaceful approach, because a petition that impedes on a natural right of a man to his own thoughts and the expression of such is simply twisted, no matter how insulting it may be. Reactions like this is exactly the excuse people of the sort are looking for to bash on you even more. I'm a muslim and I stand firmly by my religion, but I also understand that "to each, his own" is a valid concept and that if the nonbelievers want to burn in hell, they can happily do so, because it's not my place to judge them, only Allah SWT's. Silence is betrayal, but speaking out to silence others isn't much better. Instead, you all should go on youtube and make a bunch of videos expressing your feelings and the sentiments that I've written above, exactly as they are. Our protest shouldn't be suppression, it should be education because that's the only, true peaceful resolution. calm your hearts brethren... just calm your hearts... please.