Those who think the flak over the Facebook group "Everybody Draw Mohammed Day" is over because 1) the day is past (May 20) and 2) Facebook has blocked the group in Islamic countries: think again. Reportedly, Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg is being investigated by Pakistani police over the now-blocked group.As reported by The Register, BBC Urdu reports that Pakistan's Deputy Attorney General has launched a criminal investigation into the "Everybody Draw Mohammed Day" group.
"Use of derogatory remark etc, in respect of the Holy Prophet, whoever by words, either spoken or written, or by visible representation, or by any imputation, innuendo, or insinuation, directly or indirectly, defiles the sacred name of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) shall be punished with death, or imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable for fine."Lawyer Muhammad Azhar Siddique filed an application for a First Information Report (FIR), essentially petitioning the court about the blasphemy. No charges have been filed, as yet.
Those listed in the complaint include not just Zuckerberg, but co-founders Dustin Moskovitz and Chris Hughes. Also listed is "Andy," who started the Facebook group "Everybody Draw Mohammed Day."
In fact, although its unclear that this will truly go further, it was reported that petitioner Muhammad Azhar Sidiqque is waiting for the Pakistani police to contact Interpol about making arrangements for the arrest of Zuckerberg, Moskovitz, Hughes, and "Andy." Moreover, the Deputy Attorney General told the Pakistani High Court that Pakistan’s United Nations ambassador has been asked to escalate the issue in the U.N. General Assembly.
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There is no rational reason anyone should spend a day in jail, nevermind be put to death, for drawing something or talking bad about someone/something. Even though I do not agree in the length of time we've been in the countries where these laws take place, this is a prime example of why it is neccessary for the UN to stay involved in the laws and actions of certain countries. The UN needs not to let anything happen to the CEO of facebook nor anybody involved in this situation. These men do not live in Pakistan therefore do not abide by there radical laws. It would be a failure to everthing the USA stands for if we let anything happen to these men. Poop.
This is ridiculous.Humans are humans,not born cause of religion.God and faith is just a means to fall upon as sort of belief to live.Those who dont have faith in themselves,quits and says goodbye to this world.It's not about religion or anything,it's about freedom of expression.God teaches humility,patience and above all sympathy and brother hood.But nowdays,some people are thinking that they are soldiers of god and what they do is right.Those who are blind towards the fact that,even those leaders had to win over the hearts of thousands of people back then to build a religion.Even then other religions existed and it will be the same for future too.If humans cant forgive humans,they dont even love god.
hmm, that's a big problem.. let me just read the whole story..
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