It’s worth noting that in the U.S. they even have the doctrine of the “chilling effect” which is specifically designed to give us a wide berth to discuss controversial matters without even the fear of suit.
Btw, you should follow up and talk about how the same is happening to Mark Steyn. And the actual issue is pretty appalling. While Levant is discussing the issue in the broadest terms, his actual “infraction” was showing the cartoons in a story about the controversy. He is not really speaking in that context, just reporting. The rule this imam would have us establish is that when reporting on things that offend muslims, they can’t descibe what was said or done to offend them, however neutral you are about this.
Btw, I assume then he is going to haul into court all the muslim-friendly orgnizations that publicized the cartoons to stir up a controversy?
