the same equal rigor. do we uphold it as a society, from a law perspective. i think that sometimes is misunderstood. we're able to relate to things in this country in the context of how we understand them. when it comes to issues of race i don't think any american would be happy with a conference held depicting black people or african-americans in a negative light. i don't think it will be acceptable for many americans. would it be tolerated, would it legally be accepted? i think that's also sometimes up for question. so i think because we can't necessarily relate to the issue of islam, we can't relate to it on a public level, as well, there is this notion that it's simply viewed from the perspective of a freedom of speech and again i emphasize as somebody who works in journalism who believes in the whole right as a fundamental principle, i have no rob with it and i would certainly not in any way shape or form prevent it from happening. but i would also raise questions about the larger context in the united states and whether or not we are applying a double of