The Playboy Jihad
Charles Johnson
Fri Apr 7, 2006 at 10:12 am PDT • Views: 201
A very toned-down version of Playboy magazine is going on sale in Indonesia, and representatives of the RoP are (surprise!) threatening violence: Tame Playboy sparks excitement in Muslim Indonesia. (Hat tip: Amy.)
“I am afraid to sell the first edition because it has been reported that the Islamic organizations would be on alert,” said newsstand owner Ronni, 30, who operates near the headquarters of a hardline Muslim group, the Islamic Defenders’ Front (FPI).
Tubagus Sidiq, a senior leader of FPI, told Reuters: “FPI opposes (Playboy) in whatever form.”
“According to our commitment, if they don’t withdraw it then we will act in our own way, the forceful way. Our crew will clearly hound the editors … We even oppose the name Playboy.”
Frank says: