Alfred J. Rebello, Kundapur/Dubai

On reading many comments be them in-favour or in opposition, I would like to comment as follows: Some time ago there was a film produced by a so called patriotic undermining the image of Jesus, we though made peaceful protests but never made any fatwa or violent protests. We left to God himself to take care of such people.

If Taslima had written something about Islam, perhaps she knows what is actual Islam. Why a Imam is issuing such a fatwa?  No one has the right to harm any individual.

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shahnawaz, udupi/dubai

Mr Vincy, It is easy and cozy for you to judge the situation when it comes to other religious matters. Please tell me would you keep quiet when some one critises your religion   Freedom in everything must be limited in the better interest of masses. Why the wives are asking the govt to ban liquor when their husbands have the freedom to consume it.

Dont be hypocrite but be practical. We should unite the society by our writings and not devide them.

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opasser, Mangalore

Taslima in her book wrote what she felt. It need not be correct, but it was her views. Those who disagree are entitled to their views too. Like Taslima, they too can author few books contradicting her stand. I am sure, given the above option, books of both versions will not be read much and hence there will not be any disturbance.

I think Islam is also a peace loving religion. The few hardliners denounce the critics by violent means. Their acts gets publicised. Others (moderates, surely in large numbers) keep silent. Hence, the views and actions of hardliners get prominence and more violence takes place.

The police were soft on the attackers (they must have learnt that any tough action against the attackers will encourage media to denounce their harassments!). The ruling party in AP along with the party of the attackers are the self styled champions of secularism. Those intellects are taking rest and have shut their mouth because all their lessons about freedom of speech and expression is for others to follow.

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Rajesh, Mangalore

Mr. Shetty seems to be justifying Violence be it communal, religious, sectarian. Violence in any form meted out to a person / sect on the receiving end and not properly posed to defend self is to be dealt with state machinery.

There are effective means and ways to voice dissatisfaction and disapproval in civil / cultured society be it Hindu, Muslim / Christian / etc...

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Pooja, Bangalore

Its very good that issuing fatwa against her , She is a black dot in the name of a Muslims.

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Vincy, Padubelle

Utter nonsense. Eveyone should know his limits. In the name of fatwa you are curbing the freedom. Truth is always bitter. It is bitter when it is spoken by our own people.

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A.D'Cunha, India

While condemning any violent behaviour of those in this instance, it is paramount to note that in a democracy freedom of expresson and speech must have limits. In any free expression one must consider whether the expression or speech would harm ones beliefs and sentiments. In a country like ours secularity is guaranteed. This does not mean one can go on disturbing communal feelings and beliefs and religious sentiments. If in fact,, if the lady had expressed any negetive comments on Islam or Prophet Mohamed she must apologise rather than chellenge freedom of expression and speech. Her challenges will only aide more communal hard feeligs and violence.

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Rajdeep Shetty, Mangalore/USA

I wonder how many Christians and Muslims will support Taslima's cause in this case? Folks who widely protested the violence against Muslims in Gujarat or the attack on christian priests (in the name of freedom of speech) are all but silent in this case...Hmmmmm...I wonder where is their passion for free speech now?

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Rakshith Bangera, Kundapur / Mumbai

LOL..these anti social elements are good at issuing fatwas. When it comes to development of the country, their contribution is nil.

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K. S. Mayya, Mangalore/South Korea

On one side we have MF Hussain and on the other Taslima. Although one can/must excercise his/her freedom of expression, it should however, not be insenstive to any class of the society. However, Taslima must be really brave to put a fight especially considering that she is a woman from the Muslim community. I believe our government has got this one thing right in providing her asylum in our country.

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