The Latest Thing in Book-Banning

[Amy Z]

CMC reported:

> The latest in book-banning: 
> 
> http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/2818809.stm

Well, that one is just bizarre.  Aside from all other questions, did 
anyone actually *ask* any Muslims whether they found stories about 
pigs offensive?  Muslims aren't allowed to eat pigs or touch them.  
There is no prohibition against their talking about them.

Amy
wondering why anyone bothers to write fiction when truth is so much 
more improbable and entertaining