15 minutes of fame?

From the Toronto Star:

Muslim cartoon clash hits Halifax

Lecturer stirs outrage after posting drawings
In Montreal, Muslim leaders cancel protest

"In Halifax, protest organizers said they were responding to [Peter] March's decision to post three cartoons on his office door Tuesday. On Wednesday, the university ordered the images removed, citing concerns over health and safety.

The professor complied, but he revived the debate yesterday when he delivered a classroom lecture to 60 students that focused on his belief that all religions are odious and lead to war. March said academics must uphold the right of philosophers to be critical of religion. Following the lecture, Muslim students said March was mocking their beliefs.

Student Shaheen Sajan questioned March's motives. "Since this issue has come up, you have to question Peter March's credibility," she said. "He went out and gave his home address — my analysis is he's inviting aggressive behaviour. He wants his 15 minutes of fame."

I think Ms. Sajan should take a good look at her analysis. Prof. March is not inviting agressive behaviour by giving out his home address. Let us be honest, in this day and age in Canada, talking about cartoons published in the Neatherlands is something we should be able to do without fear of violence or agressive behaviour.