Florida pastor, Terry Jones, wants everybody to remember the 9th anniversary of the attacks of 9/11 by burning the Quran (or Koran, or whatever). And, although I can understand his sentiment, I think he is misguided. But, I don't think he is nearly as misguided as his critics.
The media is collectively exasperated at this heinous plan. They are frightened of provoking Islamic extremists (although they usually act as if "Radical Islam" doesn't exist). Even the U.S. Commander in Afghanistan, General David Petraeus, decided to chime in.
“[Images of the burning] would be used by those who wish us ill, to incite violence and to enflame public opinion against us and against our mission here in Afghanistan"Do you know what I have to say to these people who would like to suspend a man's Constitutional right to Freedom of Speech (not to mention Freedom of Religion) based on the fact that they are fearful it might be too provocative for Muslims around the world?...
