I refer to the letter by Coklat 2004 entitled Why are non-Muslims discussing Islamic laws?

I have a few comments. Why is it hard for the writer to understand that when an issue involves people outside of his religion - such as with school canteens - then it is the right of all to discuss it. Even more so when the issue may force non-Muslims to change their behaviour.

We all live in the same country and thus we will comment on issues that affect us. It is disrespectful not to allow others their own free thoughts. We all have our own thoughts and views and while we may not always agree, understand or even believe in another point of view, that does not mean we are being disrespectful.

It just means we have a difference of opinion. And that should not be used as a way to measure or subjugate us.

I am a non-Muslim, I am a non-Jew, I am a non-Christian, I am a non-Hindu, I am agnostic. I am born of one country, I am not a child, I am not a prime minister, I am not a actor, etc. I will utilise my human right to think about whatever I want, and discuss whatever I want, whenever I want, however I want. Period.

I will do so as to not start a riot, not to start fights and not to cause physical harm to anyone. Discussions never have hurt anyone; impeding free thought has.