re: #38 Charles Johnson

There are millions of people in the Middle East who fully understand the concept of free speech. These rioters are a tiny fraction of the population.

I don’t think that’s correct. It depends on the country but it appears that those whop support the right to criticize religion are in the minority in Most Muslim Countries.
Majorities Reject Banning Defamation of Religion: 20 Nation Poll

Of the seven nations where most people agree with that criticism of religion should be prohibited five have overwhelmingly Muslim populations — Egypt (71%), Pakistan (62%), Iraq (57%), Indonesia (49%), and the Palestinian territories (51%). Another two — India (59%) and Nigeria (54%)— have historically been plagued by sectarian violence.

I think Pew or Gallup did a worldwide survey of Muslims a few years ago. Their stats are probably similar.