'Toons of the Day: They Died Standing (Updated...Again)

'I would rather die standing than live kneeling.'

- Stéphane 'Charb' Charbonnier, Editor in Chief, Charlie Hebdo

And, too many people in the West will go on kneeling...

To those that said these:

'The future must not belong to those who slander The Prophet Of Islam.'

- President Barack Hussein Obama, 25 September 2012

'This is what we call smart power, using every possible tool and partner to advance peace and security, leaving no one on the sidelines.  Showing respect for ones enemies.  Trying to understand and in so far is as psychologically possible, empathise with their perspective and point of view.' 

- Hillary Clinton, 3 December 2014

'We are aware that a French magazine published cartoons featuring a figure resembling the prophet Muhammad, and obviously we have questions about the judgment of publishing something like this.  We know these images will be deeply offensive to many and have the potential be be inflammatory.  There is no justification for violence, but...[and] We have spoken repeatedly about the importance of upholding the freedom of expression that is enshrined in our Constitution...in other words, we don’t question the right of something like this [cartoon] to be published, we just question the judgement behind the decision to publish… [and] that’s our view of the video that was produced in this country and has caused so much offense in the Muslim world.'

- Jay Carney, White House Press Secretary, 19 September 2012

'[M]ove to implement UN Human Rights Council Resolution 16/18 on 'combating religious intolerance, negative stereotyping and stigmatization...' 

- Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Resolution 16/18, May 2012 

'The sweetest sound I know is the Muslim call to prayer.' 

- President Barack Hussein Obama 

'We will convey our deep appreciation for the Islamic faith, which has done so much over the centuries to shape the world — including in my own country.' 

- President Barack Hussein Obama 

'Islam has a proud tradition of tolerance.' 

- President Barack Hussein Obama 

'Islam has always been part of America...we will encourage more Americans to study in Muslim communities.' 

- President Barack Hussein Obama 

'These rituals remind us of the principles that we hold in common, and Islam’s role in advancing justice, progress, tolerance, and the dignity of all human beings.' 

- President Barack Hussein Obama 

'America and Islam are not exclusive and need not be in competition. Instead, they overlap, and share common principles of justice and progress, tolerance and the dignity of all human beings.' 

- President Barack Hussein Obama 

'I made it clear that America is not – and will never be – at war with Islam.'

- President Barack Hussein Obama 

'Islam is not part of the problem in combating violent extremism – it is an important part of promoting peace.'

- President Barack Hussein Obama 

'Throughout history, Islam has demonstrated through words and deeds the possibilities of religious tolerance and racial equality.' 

- President Barack Hussein Obama 

'That experience guides my conviction that partnership between America and Islam must be based on what Islam is, not what it isn’t. And I consider it part of my responsibility as president of the United States to fight against negative stereotypes of Islam wherever they appear.' 

- President Barack Hussein Obama

I have only two words for you...

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