[Pan_Yans Wife]

The art of Afghanistan and of Iraq is under a greater threat from the terrorists and dictatorial regimes, than the bombs from the US. Just think of the restrictions on freedom of speech in that part of the world... imagine painting or writing something that doesn't fall in line with what the government permits? As Rushdie about being persecuted for art. I think he would agree with Kidman's quote. Art is important. He almost perished because of his artistic expression.