I agree with author's views. No one has right to hurt to sentiments of another religion. Similarly no one has right to destroy other's property when the issue is totally unrelated. Now the 'seculiar' parties are becoming more and more 'seculiar' by supporting the cartoon protesters. They would become less and less 'seculiar' if they raise their voice against the humiliation and insult of their own gods & godesses by the westerners.
The Hindus did not resort to voilence because their religion did not preach them to insult others or convert others or kill others in the name of God.