Here We Go Again (In the Name of Free Speech)...
ROCHESTER (CBSDFW.COM/AP ) — A New Hampshire man wants to defy an Islamic prohibition on depicting the prophet Muhammad in pictures and plans to host a “Draw Muhammad” art contest in August. Jerry Delemus, a 60-year-old former Marine, says the freedom of expression guaranteed by the First Amendment trumps any religion’s limitations on such expression, “If we back away from our freedom as citizens a little bit at a time, the next thing you know, we don’t have any freedoms left,” DeLemus explained to the CBS affiliate WGME. Damn straight! I'm down with free speech and the right to express ones viewpoints peacefully. In writing and comedy for sure. DeLemus said he hasn’t heard from the local Islamic community, but residents in the area aren’t sure the event is a good idea. Eric Adema said, “I don’t understand the point of inciting violence, it’s just going to cause more problems.” On the other hand the residents have a point, I suppose. Keep quiet so as to not to upset. Wonder...