Random House publishers withdraw a novel dealing with Islam. Why?
"Random House deputy publisher Thomas Perry said in a statement the company received "cautionary advice not only that the publication of this book might be offensive to some in the Muslim community, but also that it could incite acts of violence by a small, radical segment." "In this instance we decided, after much deliberation, to postpone publication for the safety of the author, employees of Random House, booksellers and anyone else who would be involved in distribution and sale of the novel," Perry said."
Great. That should really discourage those Islamic extremists, and teach them that their threats of violence won't work...
