Under Times standards, we do not normally publish images or other material deliberately intended to offend religious sensibilities. After careful consideration, Times editors decided that describing the cartoons in question would give readers sufficient information to understand todays story.
The NYT staff would rather live on their knees than die on their feet. Why do you think they push all their tolerance garbage on everyone? They think you and I are mongrols, and they know what is best for the world. Not surprised.