The quote that should have made headlines.
As I navigated through the British Broadcasting Corporation's website, I came across an interview with Flemming Rose, editor of the Jyllands-Posten, the Danish newspaper at the heart of the controversy.The editor says that he stands by the publication of the twelve cartoons, and was asked by the BBC if, knowing what he knows now, would he still publish the cartoons*?
"That is a hypothetical question," he says. "I would say that I do not regret having commissioned those cartoons and I think asking me that question is like asking a rape victim if she regrets wearing a short skirt Friday night at the discotheque."
It is journalism warriors like him who make me look forward to my daily newspapers.
Another quote comes to mind.
"Nothing is worse than the pollution caused by the fear of intimidation. Such fear poisons people's minds and wisdom."
-Dr Puey Ungpakhorn (Bank of Thailand governor 1959 to 1971)
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