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This has nothing to do with any kidnapped soldiers.
Salman Rushdi is a highly respected writer. He has been honoured for his services to writing and culture. The honours list often includes such literary figures.
What would be entirely unacceptable, would be if we debarred someone who is considered to be a literary giant, from receiving such an honour on the grounds that his books offended a faith.
I'd be the first to admit that there is a problem in this country with Islamophobia......but this is nothing to do with that.
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