Blasphemy

I really can't believe The Sudan has convicted a newly arrived foreign woman of a crime because she allowed a class of 9-year olds to name a teddy bear "Mohammed." I don't think any rational person could believe that this woman intended to show any disrespect to anyone! I mean, geez, get a grip.

She was charged with three crimes -- inciting hatred, insulting religion, and showing contempt of religious beliefs. The contempt crime is punished by up to 40 lashes! Luckily for her, she was "only" convicted of insulting religion, which brought 15 days in prison and deportation. The prison sentence is probably a blessing in disguise because she wouldn't be safe if she was on the street -- over 1,000 people have taken to the street with SWORDS to demand her execution.

Words can't describe how ridiculous the whole scenario is. I very much hope Gillian Gibbons makes it home safely.

I would not suggest that this is her fault, because I don't think you can control the extremists of the world, but I wonder why she chose The Sudan for her travels as a teacher. I certainly won't be taking the same trip anytime soon.