Turkish novelist Orhan Pamuk is off the hook for insulting the pride of his homeland by referencing the Armenian genocide. His trial was on its way to cause celebre status in Europe, and made Turkey's bid for "Europeaness" look pretty weak.
Plus he's the author of one of my favorite books, My Name is Red, a murder mystery set in the Ottoman Empire (and about illuminated manuscripts - pretty groovy!). And Snow is patiently waiting on my bookshelf.
And on a grander scope, I hope Pamuk's case will continue to push forward trends toward both freedom of speech and recognition of the sins of a nation's past.
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