The editor of the newspaper and the government of Denmark have apologized. Why not accept these expressions of regret and move on? What is to be gained by the continuing violence and hysteria?

We get worked up over trivia, while pushing the real problems facing us under the carpet. Firstly, most people forget that the stricture against depicting Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) in an illustration applies only to Muslims. Secondly, the offending (and offensive) cartoons first appeared in September without provoking a reaction except for some mild protests.

There is a narrow line between provocation and insult. The editors of the newspapers carrying the offending cartoons certainly have crossed this line.

Most people have not started thinking about the political aspect of the aid, ... But when they do, the government is in trouble.

We welcome the clear condemnation voiced by the president Abbas and regret that the Palestinian government did not follow his example.

We regret that we have to bring this lawsuit to force our government to live up to American values.