Ken Nelson

Shut him down

I get these notes about my support for Draw Mohammed day. “reckless”, “counter productive”, “what if it were Jesus” they ask.

I thank those concerned for my safety, but I’d add that I didn’t draw Mohammed. Mainly cause I suck at drawing, but also because I don’t know what he looked like. If they pick me out for a beheading they really are reaching low, aren’t they?  I’d add that while I’m not looking for a fight, my house and myself would be a really bad choice to go after. I pay attention and I’m usually well armed. Go pick on some weenie artist type crazy Muslim.

As to counter productive… those who think it a bad idea just don’t get how bullies work. There are few (none?) moderate Muslims for two reasons… the religion isn’t moderate, but also because fanatics threaten those who would moderate Islam.

So when you adjust your behavior to accommodate a bully, you get what? More bullying of course.

As to if it were Jesus… draw what you want.  I see images of Jesus all the time, doesn’t bug me. Even the ones where he has blond hair and blue eyes.   Even the cross in the urine didn’t bug me, other than I was paying for it (and didn’t want to).  Do what you want. I believe in self-determination and free agency. Go to hell if you want, it’s your call.  What I say has no sway on the matter. The man upstairs sorts it out.

Is irking Muslims counter productive?  I don’t see it. Muslims need to be shown that they need to behave in this world. They need to have consequences for their actions, just like everybody else.  And frankly, what doesn’t irk a Muslim?  That’s the whole problem. They go from zero to beheading over just about everything.

Follow my lead and tell Muslims that we aren’t going to put up with their shenanigans anymore. Quit rewarding foul behavior and you will get less of it.