Comrades
A book is a version of the world. If you do not like it, ignore it; or offer your own version in return.’—Humanists UK patron and novelist Salman Rushdie on freedom of expression.
„The moment you declare a set of ideas to be immune from criticism, satire, derision, or contempt, freedom of thought becomes impossible.“ – #SalmanRushdie #WordsMorePowerfulThanKnives #RushdiQuotes
Richard Dawkins weighs in on the just side of things:
https://twitter.com/RichardDawkins/status/1558157325160030210
I tried to read The Satanic Verses, got about 20 pages in and gave up, it didn’t appeal to me. So, I took Rushdie’s advice and ignored it. Until today.