Reply #4: it's the heckler's veto

[paulsby]

and god knows i use that term a lot in this discussion, but it's just so apt

the idea that we shouldn't satirize those who threaten and commit violence when they are satirized

which leads to the conclusion that it's only ok to satirize/mock those groups that don't respond violently to it

and thus we have the perverse incentive we give ANY group to respond to satire with violence - threaten us and we won't make fun of you, don't threaten us and we;ll mock you

blaming us for provoking terrorism is like blaming the rape victim for her rape because she dared wear makeup and attractive clothes

darnit, those rapists, you can't provoke them with such displays, you need to wear a full veil and... wait a second...