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Controversial cartoons not offensive: Danish PM

2006-09-30

COPENHAGEN: Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen does not consider cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed (~~ptui~~ pbuh) that were published a year ago by a Danish newspaper offensive, according to a new book on the controversy. There were many Danes who found it hard to see the cartoons as offensive, including me, the prime minister said in an interview with author Per Bech Thomsen for a forthcoming book based on the encounter, The Mohammed Crisis. While the book is to go on sale on Tuesday, extracts from the book appeared on Friday in free daily metroXpress.

The Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten first printed 12 caricatures of the Prophet Mohammed (~~ptui~~ pbuh) last September and a slew of other, mostly European, newspapers followed suit, sparking outrage in the Muslim world. Much of the anger was directed towards Danish interests abroad, hitting the Scandinavian countrys exports.

It was the first time the Danish prime minister expressed his personal opinion on the cartoons, after refusing to intervene in the crisis on the grounds of freedom of expression.

Freedom of expression was non-negotiable, according to Rasmussen...

Followers of all religions cannot demand that others, who do not belong to their faith, respect their way of life, dogma and beliefs, the prime minister said. Freedom of expression was non-negotiable, according to Rasmussen. In an interview with Danish news agency Ritzau, published in Danish media on Friday, Rasmussen defended his stance. He said it had been right not to interfere with the press and respect freedom of expression as a cornerstone of Danish democracy. Throughout the world people respected (the fact) that we did not bow to pressure from groups of fanatical Muslims, Rasmussen said. Happily we have had almost only positive reactions, apart from certain (unnamed) countries, Rasmussen added.

Posted by:Fred

#6 Grolsch is Dutch.

Posted by: mojo 2006-09-30 12:21

#5 I agree with you sir. not offensive at all. just comical. Harharahar.

Posted by: SOP35/Rat 2006-09-30 11:35

#4 Muslims deserve to be offended, if so doing illustrates their backwardness. However, be aware that ANY depiction of the phony "prophet" of their cult, is prohibited. Frankly, I would replace our foreign origin Muslims with Philipinos and Hindus. And maybe some Africans to further prove we aren't racist.

Posted by: Snease Shaiting3550 2006-09-30 08:01

#3 Danish always been hardheads.

Posted by: 6 2006-09-30 07:31

#2 Carlsberg, Tuborg and Neptune are all Danish beers. New independent brewers are also sprouting up, among them are Fuglsang, Hancock, Harboe, Refsvindinge, Thisted, Vestfyen. There are also microbreweries like Brøckhouse, Grauballe, Wintercoat, Skands, Herslev, Ørbæk and Troldhede. This list does not even cover the brewpubs like Apollo, Sct Clemens, Flakhaven, Herning (all owned by the same company), Svaneke Bryghus, Fur, Nørrebro and Søgaards Bryghus.

And if you can pronounce even a few of these names, I'll buy you a beer. Here in America, the two main brands are Carlsberg and Tuborg. I'm a Tuborg guy myself. Nice hoppy aroma, good body (like the Danish women), and a crisp, clean finish (unlike the Finnish).

[dwarf voice] I can tell you about the Holy Grolsch. [/dv]

It's from Holland. A fine beer but certainly not Danish.

Sidebar: According to legend, Carlsberg and Tuborg supposedly back each other up when shortages occur. Since they located are across the street from each other, rumor has it that a pipeline connects the two breweries. Danes jokingly refer to their national beers as "Carlsborg" and "Tuberg".

Posted by: Zenster 2006-09-30 03:00

#1 Is Carlsberg Danish? Or is it Grolsch?

Posted by: Hupailet Unaiger3912 2006-09-30 02:06

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