I'ts okay for "them" (bieng not all but some extreme groups of muslims) to burn our flag (being the oldest national flag off all) on tv, but us picturing the prophet Muhammed in a newspaper (wich is meant for the common dane) is a scandal? Gimme a break, the "power" our natinal symbol is equal or even greater than some pictures drawn for a newspaper, the pictures were never intended to hurt someone.

Does that give me the right to burn their flag next time i see Jesus pictured by them?

Thomas Erfurt, Viborg, Denmark

What were the last words of the miscreants that flew those planes into the WTC? Something to do with (name and address withheld) being great? No link there then.

David Masu, Zürich,

I can't help thinking giles burgess is wrong comparing the offence caused by racial equality, gay rights, evolution, etc. it is not the intention of any of these to cause offence, so they should not be compared with insulting moslems deliberately.

however, s s ali (and the majority of moslem comment), the whole point of the cartoons is that they are not meant merely to insult islam, but rather to insult the hipocrisy or those who claim to follow islam, but are really using it as a cover for their own despicable agenda.

far from being an insult, the cartoons point out that there are "moslems" who are insulting islam and we all find that offensive. what could be more insulting to your prophet than perverting a religion of peace to justify indiscriminate violence again the innocent?

if you want to get upset about something, get upset with the terrorists who abuse your faith and turn everyone against you. not the ones pointing this out.

jem, london, uk

I fly a Danish flag from my balcony each time this discussion re-appears! Interestingly, it's never excited any comment - are the British ignoring this threat to our way of life?

Andy Dyer, London, UK,

Muslims need to be able to take both criticism and mockery. If they cannot, they will be seen by others to be like a person who cannot accept criticism or mockery: immature, over-sensitive, weird, self-obsessed, paranoid, unable to have a good time, twitchy, restless, serious, obsessive, self-important and occasionally hot-headed and violent. We all know individuals like that and their behaviour stems from such a neurosis. Islam as a faith shows many traits similar to this neurotic type and the only medication that works is learning how to be tolerant of others.

Donald Smith , London , UK

I can't help thinking giles burgess is wrong comparing the offence caused by racial equality, gay rights, evolution, etc. it is not the intention of any of these to cause offence, so they should not be compared with insulting moslems deliberately.

however, s s ali (and the majority of moslem comment), the whole point of the cartoons is that they are not meant merely to insult islam, but rather to insult the hypocrisy or those who claim to follow islam, but are really using it as a cover for their own despicable agenda.

far from being an insult, the cartoons point out that there are "moslems" who are insulting islam and we all find that offensive. what could be more insulting to your prophet than perverting a religion of peace to justify indiscriminate violence again the innocent?

if you want to get upset about something, get upset with the terrorists who abuse your faith and turn everyone against you. not the ones pointing this out.

jem, london, uk

At last!

Matt, Mids, UK

I can't believe it even got to court, but maybe it did to show clearly how utterly stupid the claim is. As for their claim - there *is* a link between Islam and terrorism, ,so what on earth is wrong in parodying this in a cartoon? If they are insulted by the facts, go off and be insulted; that's their choice. I am sick to death of the world being sued because people choose to be offended, or "take" offence. Simple: when faced with pure fact, choose not to, and don't be.

Laura Roberts, London, UK

Another victory for freedom of speech!

Rob, Wallasey,

I can't help thinking giles burgess is wrong comparing the offence caused by racial equality, gay rights, evolution, etc. it is not the intention of any of these to cause offence, so they should not be compared with insulting moslems deliberately.

however, s s ali (and the majority of moslem comment), the whole point of the cartoons is that they are not meant merely to insult islam, but rather to insult the hypocrisy or those who claim to follow islam, but are really using it as a cover for their own despicable agenda.

far from being an insult, the cartoons point out that there are "moslems" who are insulting islam and we all find that offensive. what could be more insulting to your prophet than perverting a religion of peace to justify indiscriminate violence again the innocent?

if you want to get upset about something, get upset with the terrorists who abuse your faith and turn everyone against you. not the ones pointing this out.

jem, london, uk