Good for them.
The Daily Illini has published the Danish cartoons that have sparked worldwide controversy, protests, burning of embassies and outrage in the Muslim world.
Yeah, the cartoons are offensive to some. Even worse, they're really not very good in the scheme of things. But I think it's important that the world see just what is sparking the controversy.
And then judge for themselves if it is offensive. What would be more offensive, however, is never publishing something because it might offend someone's sensibilities.
A free press sometimes means publishiing things that are not popular. And even things that offend. It takes courage to publish controversial things.
If we don't have a free press, we have no freedom.
Good for the DI
And so it goes.
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Actually, I think the one with saber-wielding maniac whose eyes are black-boxed and his burqa-wearing wives is fantastic. It's clever, features brilliant charicature, and highlights the relevant issues.
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