This absolutely sickens me. While yes, I think certain parts of the Islamic community is exacerbating the reverence of the Prophet Muhammad, this kind of parod

This absolutely sickens me. While yes, I think certain parts of the Islamic community is exacerbating the reverence of the Prophet Muhammad, this kind of parody-centric/faux humor xenophobia is a contributing reason why some groups think Americans are assholes. There comes a point in any society's existence where it must ultimately, to paraphrase Martin Luther (who himself was more than happy to see opponents put to death), dig in its heels and say here we stand, we will do no other. We don't need to be perfectly consistent philosophically or historically or theologically to assert what is special and unique not just about the United States, with its bizarre and wonderful articulation of the First Amendment, but the greater classical liberal project comprising not just the "West" (whatever that is) but human beings in whatever town, country, or planet they inhabit. And stop using the First Amendment as a means to satirize an entire culture of people. Open the doors to conversation, embrace their differences and understand why this upsets them beyond conjecture. For Christ sake, stop acting like children and try to work with these people, instead of purposefully angering them, and putting a wedge between us.