should germany bow down to pressure over the showing of mozarts idomeneo or should they show it?

Answer 1

They did to grow a backbone and stand up to the islamic buttheads. Show it and if the muslims act up, shoot them in the streets like dogs.

Answer 2

perhaps it is the correct diplomatic decision BUT it is indicative of the world climate that it is only the possible offence caused to muslims which has made this furore. The scene actually shows 3 (or 4?) diff God's or symbolic leaders of different religions - tolerance and diplomacy only works when it is reciprocated. Otherwise it is nothing more than a bully covering its inadequacies by pretending to be powerful and the "bullied", cow-towing to the bully's needs. We all know the only way to stop a bully is to stand up to them, so I think it should be shown if full, with a public statement explaining the political and religious ramifications have been considered and that it is in no way intended to offend anyone of any religious persuasion.

I personally take the scene to speak more universally of organised religion and not as a slight to any one particular religion.

Answer 3

No, free societies are built on tolerance. Tolerance means not blowing things up when you're offended. By bowing to such violence before it even occurs, we're giving up our tolerance, and therefore, our freedom. In effect, it's granting the hostage taker his/her demands, that we subscribe to _their_ value system.

Free society does not mean no offensive actions will be taken by anyone. It means you can do whatever you want so long as it doesn't infringe on someone else's rights. In a free society, you _will_ be offended. It's how you deal with that offense which determines whether you're living as if you're free, or under the boot of a totalitarian theocracy (nobody gets offended in a totalitarian theocracy because everyone is forced to follow the same rules.. well, if they do get offended, they know better than to complain).

Answer 4

During the rise of the Nazis there was a student song called 'Die Gedanken sind frei' (sorry if it is not accurate!) meaning 'my thoughts are free. Pete Seeger immortalised it in an album called 'Dangerous songs' He wrote 'Die Gedanken sind frei' my thoughts freely flower.
So, no matter what the oppression you cannot influence what I think. Think on Mohammed

Answer 5

its not the Government that had it stopped its the woman in charge of (what ever the place is called where it was to be performed) who decided in View of the political climate it wasn`t worth it. This is called Diplomacy which is necessary for people to get on . we have to do it in our personal life what would our work and home life be like if we insulted every one with out a thought .trouble and fighting that's what and not behaving that way is the difference between being civilised or not-------- all that song is about is your free to think what you please (but not say it )and about drinking wine with friends and his girl friend by his side so i dont know what him above me is waffeling about!!!!?

Answer 6

The question is: do they value freedom of expression or security more. If freedom of expression is more highly valued, it should be shown. If security is more highly valued, it should not be shown.