'Draw Muhammad' contest planned in Phoenix

28.5.15

'Draw Muhammad' contest planned in Phoenix: [12news.com] The Facebook announcement for the rally also encourages participants to "utilize their second amendment right at this event just in case our first amendment right comes under the much anticipated attack." As of Wednesday afternoon, the website showed 131 people confirming their attendance. One Facebook post on the page states, "Death to Islam! No coexistence!" Another comment states, "I am proud to be part of this rally and will continue to be a part of it until we have the freedom that all our vets and current military fight for!!! This is my way of joining their efforts!"

Phoenix Police declined to comment about security measures they plan to take before and during the protest.

Worshippers of the Islamic faith consider images of the Prophet Muhammad offensive for various reasons. They compare drawn depictions of the religious figure to how Christian members might view the burning of a cross.