The government must demonstrate its respect for freedom of expression and assembly, which are essential at this time of intense debate about the country's political future.

We support the freedom of expression but respect [the differences] between cultures.

It is important to make it quite clear that our society and the government defend freedom of expression. However, the deep sense of insult felt by Muslims around the world is a reminder that freedom of the press must be accompanied by responsibility and respect.

The security forces' response to the upcoming political demonstrations will provide the international community with a clear indication of the government's commitment to upholding human rights. The government must demonstrate its respect for freedom of expression and assembly, which are essential at this time of intense debate about the country's political future.

I'm all about freedom of expression. I just think that this is the worst time to do something like this. It doesn't help the movement. We have to be pragmatic and we have to identify our allies. Business is an ally.

antediluvian, who think of homosexuality as ungodly, who have little time for real freedom of expression, who routinely express anti-Semitic views, and who, in the case of the Muslim Diaspora, are -- it has to be said -- in many ways at odds with the cultures among which they live.