Support Sir Salman

The decision to recommend that Salman Rushdie receive a knighthood was a bold and correct one. In addition to the merit of his literary work, the author is a symbol of free speech.

The counter-attack was bound to come, and it has.

I think it is important that we show that we are not prepared to be cowed by this sort of threat. I have therefore submitted a petition for the Number 10 Downing Street website that reads:

We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to accept our congratulations for recommending to the Queen that Salman Rushdie receive a knighthood

Only UK residents can sign this petition and even they must wait until the petition is accepted.

So if you are from another country or can't face waiting, please leave your support in the comment section.

(UPDATE: Rushdie vs Wallace and Gromit - Pakistan is keener on some honours than others)

(UPDATE: Iran's intervention)

(UPDATE: Petition online now)