There is a principle in game playing that states the best policy is to "respond in-kind." That is, the response to a mode of behavior would be to retaliate with an equal but opposite mode. The bikini bike ride and draw mohammad are examples of this. If the other side escalates, you escalate, etc.
This may be offensive to some, but the fact is that for the most part it works. It works so well in fact, that it has been incorporated into most nations foreign and military policy. The result is to keep things balanced because one cannot make one sided demands without threat of repercussions. It forces one to be careful what one asks for.
In light of this your argument is that in your opinion the bikini bike ride and the draw mohammad actions were not an equal response. There are those who disagree. The bottom line however is: Which side came out ahead in the end?
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This may be offensive to some, but the fact is that for the most part it works. It works so well in fact, that it has been incorporated into most nations foreign and military policy. The result is to keep things balanced because one cannot make one sided demands without threat of repercussions. It forces one to be careful what one asks for.
In light of this your argument is that in your opinion the bikini bike ride and the draw mohammad actions were not an equal response. There are those who disagree. The bottom line however is: Which side came out ahead in the end?