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March 16, 2006
U.S. On the Defensive
Are we really that afraid to stand up for our rights of free speech? The editor of the University of Illinois paper was fired for publishing the controversial Muslim cartoons. (CNN)
The Illini Media Co. board of directors, which comprises students and faculty, voted unanimously to fire the editor after a review "found that Gorton violated Daily Illini policies about thoughtful discussion of and preparation for the publication of inflammatory material," according to a statement.
Gorton has said he sought out advice from The Daily Illini's former editor-in-chief and others before deciding to run the cartoons. He has said that accusations he tried to hide his decision were wrong.
Controversial? Yes. Insulting? It depends on one's perspective. The newspaper should report news, even if it is controversial. In fact it is more important when it is controversial. And that means actually publishing the cartoons in question. This sort of act only gives power to those who want to control what others say, write or do.
Posted by Chip Spear at March 16, 2006 10:29 AM
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