"" This is about fear and surrender, not "respect" for a religion that was smeared. ""
Exactly. It's not just a typical business decision. They are afraid for their employee's safety. I don't think people realize what's happening. People and companies are afraid of the muslim's reaction.
I am surprised the government hasn't realized that, at the very minimum, a statement is needed. We, as a country, will not be intimidated into giving up our freedom of the press. If force is required, so be it.
However, instead of a declaration of intent to stand behind the freedom of speech with force, our President made a statement of appeasement (saying that we need to "respect religions)."
I can imagine that he is sufficiently burdened by other problems that this isn't his first priority...but the vacuum of leadership is growing larger day-by-day.