Well, maybe. To some people. A less pointed cartoon (right) was sufficient to get the Atheist, Secularist and Humanist societies at three British universities in trouble with their respective student governments. It got blogger Rhys Morgan threatened with expulsion from his high school.

So, today in Britain is a Day To Defend Free Expression, sponsored by the One Law For All campaign. We post these images in solidarity with them, and in support of the right to free expression. Even when it is offensive. Especially when it is offensive — because that is precisely when it most needs defending.