Coming Events

Here's an event I can't wait to attend:

Unveiling the Danish Cartoons:
A Discussion of Free Speech
and World Response

Tuesday, April 11, 2006 (8 pm - 10:30pm)
University of Southern California
Davidson Conference Center - Embassy Room
3415 Figueroa
Los Angeles, CA 90089

Confirmed Panelists:
Dr. Yaron Brook, Ayn Rand Institute
Dr. Daniel Pipes, Middle East Forum

The Danish cartoons depicting Mohammed have sparked a worldwide controversy. Death threats and violent protests have sent the cartoonists into hiding and have had the intended effect of stifling freedom of expression. The reaction to these cartoons raises urgent questions whose significance goes far beyond a set of drawings.

* What is freedom of speech? Does it include the right to offend?
* What is the significance of the worldwide Islamic reaction to the cartoons?
* How should Western governments have responded to this incident?
* How should the Western media have responded?

These and related issues will be discussed by panelists from different backgrounds and perspectives. A questions-and-answers period with the audience will be included.

I'll certainly be in attendance, and I strongly encourage anyone interested in supporting free speech to be there as well. "Coincidentally," the Muslim Student Union is having an event at 7pm...but they're offering pizza!

Actually, I plan to attend both, and give you the feedback.