North Texas Muslim leaders speakout on shooting at Mohammed cartoon event

North Texas Muslim leaders spoke out against violence and the shooting that occurred in Garland, Texas at a Mohammed cartoon contest.

[strawberryzebras]

If you think that a gathering to draw a cartoon figure is inciting hatred in the community then you need to pick a better cult than Islam

[marconjakecanonoy]

Drawing mohammad? Wtf are y'all gonna do about it?!

[luanaalger]

You do know that it's NOT hate to draw cartoons of anyone, right? Not Jesus, not God, not Buddha, not Joseph Smith (Mormon leader) and certainly not Muhammad. Just because yours is a religion who has members who think violence is the answer doesn't mean non-Muslims have to bend and give your religion more rights than any other religion has. Free speech is ALWAYS free speech and it's not hate speech to draw a damn cartoon. You can't stand for free speech, then say, "but." Bigots are allowed to be bigots and it's not bigoted to point out that you're asking for more liberties than anyone else in this country has. This is America where everyone can practice their own religion, but that does not mean it's okay to force it on anyone with a threat of violence or death if a person doesn't convert... That applies to ALL religions, even Muslims. The line is not drawn with your feelings. The line is drawn the second you physically violate another's rights. If you don't like that, go somewhere where you'll be happier practicing such a religion. America is not the country for you if you feel this way... Hang that victim mentality out the window because, at least in this case, you may be butt hurt, but you were not being victimized.

[Jemuanzo]

You are not shocked. Muslims knew drawing picture is always followed by violence. They should be taught not to be offended over a picture. Picture doesn't harm Islam. Islam is harmed when you don't practice it.

[thirstfortruth]

Either extreme? I see only one extreme here?

[nvsupremo]

Freedom of speech is not respected by all. Stop blaming Americans for freedom of speech that you don't like.

[bluecollarnobody]

I think they're all full of it honestly I really think under their hats they are proud of what their brother and did

[brittraney]

Of course it was the fault of the people with the pencil not the ones with the guns

[ItsCrap]

What is wrong On both sides? Only one side was attempting to kill innocent people only one!!!

[ingeniousmechanic]

That lady's face blanket isn't covering enough and I bet her husband doesn't know she's talking out loud in public