This Makes No Sense

Embassies burn in cartoon protest
The Norwegian and Danish Embassies were burned by protesters in Damascus. Ok normally I do not discuss politics but this is ridiculous. I understand why the Danish cartoons are offense. I do not agree with violent protests but I understand why there are people are protesting. I have no idea what the situation has to do with the Norwegians. They weren't even one of the countries that reprinted the cartoon. They have nothing to do with the situation. So they are being punished for being from Scandinavia? That is like someone being upset with the US and mixing Canada into the bunch as well.