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It certainly seems more acceptable for people within the British establishment to criticise christianity, than it does to criticise Islam.
The timing is undoubtedly calculated, but I'm in favour of that. It sends a message that Britain supports freedom of expression at a time when its principles seem most under attack. However if this really is a message in support of Rushdie's right to express himself rather than a celebration of his work itself, then it'll be interesting to see whether such an endorsement will extend to those areas of culture currently under attack from INSIDE Britain. Does a commitment to freedom of expression extend to a lifting of the current ban on the Manhunt 2 computer game, for example?
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