I'm kind of with Limpy on this one. This is a basic freedom of expression, as insensitive as it may be to some who perceive it as such. People have always been persecuted in the pursuit of free speech and expression and still do, whether by chains, iron bars or firing squad. But, this is how terrorism (not the typical american meaning of it, but the definition of the word) works, if you cave in to banning the image of a prophet because of perceived acts of violence, then you have let someone using terror and fear accomplish their goal.
If you are against a simple cartoon being drawn of a fictional deity that NOBODY knows of their actual appearance - you are dictating what is okay and not okay to do. For me, with humor and especially in the realm provocative of visual art or performance art, I don't have to particularly like it, but either everything is okay or nothing is, especially when it comes to what one can and can't draw.
That's just this cat's feelings on the subject. I really don't see why JE always has to come off as a callous dick when ever engaged in a simple internet discussion/debate on here. It's always so quick to insults and lashing out. Do you really argue like that with people in person? Must be fucking unbearable to see a 30+ year old dude act like a child when a simple exchange of ideas goes against your personal views. I hope you don't man, you're a nice guy most of the time. Here's a flower