March 30, 2008

The Third Case

The author of “A poet’s last request” explains why he won’t be linking to, or carrying video of, “Fitna” on his site.

I do not fear to give offense

I do not fear to give offense;
I cannot smile at ignorance.
But do not share your innocence
That others, in their arrogance,
Won’t wish me harm or want me dead.
Hunt me down: Cut off my head.

The days of innocence are sadly gone.
Now each, in silent fear alone,
Speaks not but thinks upon his plight:
“We are all guilty in their sight.”
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