In a radio interview, Hayao Miyazaki, a
very famed film director and animator referred to a satirical caricature that causes
terrorists’ attacks in France or Denmark. He commented that it is a mistake to
make someone who is worshipped by a different culture the subject of a
caricature.
I agree with him. The right of expressions
is definitely important and should not be limited. However, on use of the
rights, it is also necessary to respect and be considerate with other religions
or cultures even though they are not acceptable. Otherwise, the right of
expressions may be used to insult or humiliate others and these expressions can
cause intolerable angers like the incidents.
Human rights are not the excuse of being
egoistic or arrogant against the others. The constitution of Japan stipulates in
the Article 12 as follows.
“The freedoms and rights guaranteed to the
people by this Constitution shall be maintained by the constant endeavor of the
people, who shall refrain from any abuse of these freedoms and rights and shall
always be responsible for utilizing them for the public welfare.”
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