Now, I’m not a hater of Islam, but the behavior of some Muslims continues to disgust me. The latest sorry episode in the ongoing harrassment of Taslima Nasrin is a case in point. These fundamentalist twits caused Ms. Nasrin to “grumble” before agreeing to flee Calcutta for her own safety. I echo her grumbling and find myself, yet again, forced to wonder when her situation will receive more attention from groups like International PEN, whose web site contains a mere 3 references to Nasrin.
See my earlier post for more about Taslima Nasrin’s situation….
Joseph Hutchison, Colorado Poet Laureate 2014-2019, has published 20 collections of poems and edited or co-edited three poetry anthologies. He currently directs two master’s-level programs for University College at the University of Denver: Professional Creative Writing and Arts & Culture Management. Joe lives with his wife, Melody Madonna, in the mountains southwest of Denver, Colorado, the city where he was born. 
