Since a number of countries, including several in the Middle East, have condemned the Koran burning in Stockholm, the United States is also joining in the criticism.
Matthew Miller, spokesperson for the US State Department, says that Washington is “deeply concerned about the act”, which he says can be perceived as a threat by religious minorities in Sweden. At the same time, he supports the decision to allow the demonstration.
“To grant the permit. . .does not mean that you support the actions of the demonstration.
US State Department deputy spokesman Vedant Patel said Wednesday that “burning religious texts is disrespectful and hurtful” and “what is legal is not necessarily appropriate.”