2007-06-22 21:04:59 · 7 answers · asked by geyamala 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
WAS HE AWARDED FOR HIS SUPPORT TO BUSH AND BLAIR ON WAR WITH IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN?
2007-06-22 21:14:29 · update #1
Silly question, it was for his bravery in speaking his mind in the face of theocratic fascism.
2007-06-22 21:10:15 · answer #1 · answered by Dull Jon 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I'm sorry, but I've NEVER been able to figure out what all the hoopla over Rushdie is for.
I consider myself well-read, with eclectic tastes, but the man is just not 'all that' in my opinion.
I think he's popular in the same way as Paris Hilton. He appeals to a certain type, and that type happens to have a lot of clout. History will probably deflate his worth considerably.
2007-06-23 04:14:42 · answer #2 · answered by nora22000 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
That's a good question. He wrote "Satanic Versus" in 1988 and the UK waited almost 20 years to give him knighthood. How long does it usually take to get knighthood?
2007-06-23 04:12:39 · answer #3 · answered by tw6382 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first thing that came to my mind was why wasn't Dan Brown awarded? The writer of the Da Vinci Code? I think his book offended many Catholics.
What you say maybe right. I only first heard of him when he was knighted. He certainly is a controvertial figure.
I believe in freedom of speech, but certainly not the freedom to insult or hurt other's feelings. Religion is an extremely personal thing. Not something to mock with.
2007-06-23 04:11:24 · answer #4 · answered by Zabanya 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
He should get an award for managing to stay alive despite a death sentence placed on him from the world's most backward, sick, delusional inhabitants who are trying to destroy the rest of us. Theo van Gogh wasn't that lucky.
2007-06-23 04:18:11 · answer #5 · answered by tttplttttt 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
it's to irritate moslems and cause more hostitlity. if you've read his books you'd know it wasn't for his contibution to literature. it's because some people feel his irritating moslems in a high point in the western concept of free speech. unfortunately his speech was pretty pointless.
2007-06-23 04:12:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
for his speech on peace conference
2007-06-23 04:21:15 · answer #7 · answered by aaron 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋