Why would they go down this road to defend her?
My guess is on free speech grounds
> Why would they go down this road to defend her? <
There is no good reason. This is not a free speech issue, as there’s no penalty attached to a censure. It’s just a sign of disapproval, no different from disapproving of a member using vulgar language.
So it’s not a free speech issue. It is, however, a cowardice issue. Mustn’t offend the Muslims.
Agree with those who did so on first amendment grounds.
Criminals protect criminals. Most of them are compromised.
Blackmail?
Blackmail?