I dont seem to understand the connection between blasphemy and denying or differing on popular belief regarding the holocaust.
The linked article titled ‘holocaust and the free speech’ by Anwer Mooraj is an interesting read.
Ahmedinijad may be a brave man and David Irwing may be a bit to pro Germany, but regardless of all that, and leaving aside the ‘truth’ about the holocaust, whatever it may be, it’s surprising how blasphemy appears to be a lesser crime in the west when it comes to denying or redefining the holocaust…
Personally I don't particularly agree with locking people up for denying the holocaust although I do understand why such laws were created I believe there time has passed. Thankfully you will never see such laws in the U.S. as the Constitution has guaranteed such freedoms of opinion and the right to voice these opinions cannot be taken away.
Its a valid point, I think to compare the arrest of David Arwing, the Holocaust or any other "anti Semite" thing with the cartoons is a mistake. Yes a lot of people did that for the sake of making a point, some like in Iran, even went a step further, but the point is there is no comparison. The Act was a simple act of Fitna against Islam, and it should be taken as such.
I used to have a deep sympathy with jews, but honestly speaking,
I am losing most of that sympathy when I see their excessive
violence against the palestinians and their disgusting hypocrisy.
I am afraid I might turn to h*** them some day. :(