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Default Re: The big mess over Macleans' Islamophobic article

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Originally Posted by IbnMardhiyah View Post
"Take the reigns over major sections of an issue" ... ? That's a bit of hyperbole, don't you think? Its one only issue, and only one article. They're looking for a mutually accepted writer, and they want his / her work published within a pre-set limit [pages / words] with no editing. And they want to do the cover, for that issue. If you had seen the cover on the issue in question, then you would realize that this is a fair request.
If I were in charge of something of this nature there is no way I'd relinquish control to a third party, especially over the cover of my magazine. Even if it was for one issue only. Anyway, their periodical is just that, it's not a forum for debate, and they aren't obligated to make it one.

If it's this much of an issue, vote with your dollars and don't buy Maclean's. Find another venue to publish the response. But pulling the 'human rights' card out over this is what seems like a bit of a hyperbole to me.
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