In an effort to bring important political news to our readers, I have decided to publish the original 12 Mohammad Cartoons published by the Danish newspaper, Jyllands-Posten. I understand the offensiveness of these images to the muslim community, although I also believe that democratic nations must take a stand on this issue. We cannot give in to the muslim demands of censorship, if we do…it will be the beginning of the end for the freedom of speech.

Michelle Malkin said it best: Here, for posterity and in solidarity with the paper’s free speech rights, are the 12 forbidden cartoons: