Extremism

Here is a definition of extremism
“Extremism is a term used to describe the actions or ideologies of individuals or groups outside the perceived political center of a society; or otherwise claimed to violate common standards of ethics and reciprocity.”

The terms “extremist” or “radical” are often used to label those who advocate or use violence against the will of the larger social body, but it is also used by some to describe those who advocate or use violence to enforce the will of the social body, such as a government or majority constituency.

Civilization finds it unacceptable to make the use of violence to enforce the will of an idea.

Thus it is perfectly legal/civilized for one to say that “Bush is an idiot” in the western world without any physical harm being done to you.
To say the same about Osama in Taliban’s Afghanistan would make you the main attraction/ chief guest of that evening’s “necktie party”.
Hence the characterization of the Taliban regime as extremist. Hence also the characterization of the “chicks with sticks ” and the “mullah with the danda” as extremists in this forum and in Pakistan.

The key element is force. Hence the emphasis on democracy and the will of the people by all parties in Pakistan.

Thus it is perfectly permissible for an individual to write down his ideas and share it and try to build a consensus on a course of action. He can choose any medium to propagate his idea. Be it film, press, writings, drawings and paintings.

Ultimately, its the power of the idea that will triumph.

Victor Hugo says in Histoire d’un Crime: “One can resist the invasion of an army, but one cannot resist the invasion of ideas whose time has come”
or
“No power on earth can stop an idea whose time has come”

Extremism is about negating the power of an idea to replace it with mere brutish force..