Contemporary painting and Indian politics

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<!--QuoteBegin-Bodhi+Aug 1 2007, 01:13 PM-->QUOTE(Bodhi @ Aug 1 2007, 01:13 PM)<!--QuoteEBegin-->Congress's UN General Secratary writes:
<!--QuoteBegin--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin--><span style='color:red'>It's time to stop harassing M F Husain</span>
29 Jul 2007, 0052 hrs IST,Shashi Tharoor

The question of why Husain doesn't paint Muslim figures in the nude is a red herring. The Islamic tradition is a different one from either the Hindu or the Western; what causes offence in one is different from what causes offence in another. Islam, after all, prohibits any visual depiction of the Prophet, whereas visualising our gods and goddesses is central to the practice of Hinduism.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Opinion...how/2241328.cms
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The psec Mohamedan-apologist Tharoor probably thinks he did some great piece of anal-ytical thinking when he says "Islam, after all, prohibits any visual depiction of the Prophet, whereas visualising our gods and goddesses is central to the practice of Hinduism". But but Mr. Secretary General wannabbee, visualizing them *naked* is not, is it now?

Don't try to be cute, Mr Tharoor. Its not funny anymore. <!--emo&:f*(k--><img src='style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/f*(k.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='f*(k.gif' /><!--endemo-->

...Come to think of it, if what Islam prohibits is to be respected, why not respect what Islam permits? Rape of the infidel is perfectly allowed (and encouraged) in Islam. So Mr. Tharoor, shall I arrange an appointment? You know, for your friendly neighborhood Yaseen Malik clone to come extend his hospitality to your you-know-who?

Thanking you in anticipation for your participation. <!--emo&--><img src='style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' /><!--endemo-->