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While I do not find the idea of a naked Jesus to be offensive (there are certainly examples in religious art of Jesus being depicted without clothing in crucification scenes), I DO find the sanctimonious expression that people should just "toughen up" over threats to be somewhat hypocritical considering the way Salon covered the Mohammed cartoon flap last year. I remember too many letters then saying we had to be "culturally sensitive" and I certainly don't remember Salon describing the protests as "ranting and raving". I don't remember Salon advising either side in that "debate" to just toughen up.
Oh - and what I find MOST disturbing is that there is an allegation in the article that Mr Donohue's "minions" called in the death threats. I don't know or care who Mr Donahue is frankly, but that kind of writing really skirts the edge of libelous opinion. I would have thought better of Salon for that. Disagree with someone, yes! - but please, don't stoop to mudslinging when you express your opinions on their opinions.
