-
They've won. That is what is so appalling. My guess is that no one in the next generation is going to want to draw the Prophet Muhammad in Denmark and therefore I must ashamedly admit it: they've won. Had we known that it would lead to boycotts and Danish lives being endangered as we have seen, then the answer is 'no'.
Carsten Juste -
We had no idea that this would arouse so much indignation and irritation in the Muslim world. That's what we're apologizing for.
Carsten Juste
-
In our opinion, the 12 drawings were not intended to be offensive, nor were they at variance with Danish law, but they have indisputably offended many Muslims, for which we apologize.
Carsten Juste -
We apologize for the fact that the cartoons undeniably have offended many Muslims.
Carsten Juste -
It's a very satisfying decision that the prosecutor has reached.
Carsten Juste -
The editors have told Flemming Rose to take a holiday because no one can understand the kind of pressure he has been under.
Carsten Juste -
I hope that with this I have removed the misunderstanding.
Carsten Juste -
I hope that all critical Muslims read the ruling in full, because it states very clearly what freedom of expression in Denmark is about.
Carsten Juste