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<i>And, I never said burning a book is the same as killing a person; they are plainly different acts, morally and legally</i> That's the clear impression you leave by saying that you condemn burning the Quaran and then immediately talking about 9/11 and the sacrifices of soldiers. <i>I think that it is not just right but essential for people of conscience to speak out against such intolerance and bigotry, even when the proponent attempts to wrap his warped mind and actions in the Bible or other religious claims.</i> Let's be clear. Which is the problem here: the burning of a book or the violent retribution some fanatics use to silence critics? I think the answer is obvious, the violence is the problem. When I read pieces like yours (and this is very common) I'd never imagine that a violent riot or assassinations would be anything other than a reasonable response. You're giving the classic "she wore a short skirt" rape defence.