The Ripple Effects: Kanye West, Salman Rushdie, and the Consequences of Public Remarks
While Ye has been vocal about reinforcing dangerous stereotypes and spearheading hate crimes, Rushdie never intended to offend anybody or cause violence with his words. And yet, Rushdie’s story became the story of a confrontation between literature and religion. What’s at stake: freedom of speech or the wellbeing of entire communities.