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Political Cartoons, Protest and Free Speech Protests over cartoons depicting the prophet Muhammad grew more violent Tuesday. What should be done when freedom of expression conflicts with deeply held religious beliefs? Is anything off limits in a pluralistic society?

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Political Cartoons, Protest and Free Speech

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Political Cartoons, Protest and Free Speech

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Protests over cartoons depicting the prophet Muhammad grew more violent Tuesday. What should be done when freedom of expression conflicts with deeply held religious beliefs? Is anything off limits in a pluralistic society?

Guests:

Mona Eltahawy, a New-York based Egyptian columnist; board member of Progressive Muslim Union of North America

Matt Davies, syndicated cartoonist for The Journal News in White Plains, N.Y.; won the Pulitzer in 2004

Anne Gordon, managing editor of the Philadelphia Inquirer