"Many commentators have noted the apparent irony: The Pope suggests Islam
encourages violence-and Muslims riot in protest... Many commentators are
missing the point: These protestors-and those who incite them-are not asking
for mutual respect and equality. They are not saying: 'It's wrong to speak
ill of a religion.' They are saying: 'It's wrong to speak ill of our
religion.' They are not standing up for a principle. They are laying down
the law. They are making it as clear as they can that they will not tolerate
'infidels' criticizing Muslims. They also are making it clear that infidels
should expect criticism-and much worse-from Muslims. They are attempting
nothing less than the establishment of a new world order in which the
supremacy of what they call the Nation of Islam is acknowledged, and
'unbelievers' submit-or die." -Clifford May