If they're boycotting in hope of getting PEN to not give the award I disagree. If they're boycotting because they would not be comfortable sitting there when everyone is cheering Charlie Hebdo then I understand. Either way I support their right to boycott and speak out against the award BUT I believe that Charlie Hebdo deserves the award. I believe satire is necessary for challenging entrenched ideas and by it's very nature it offends people.
Je suis Charlie
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