Images of the burning of a Koran would undoubtedly be used by extremists in Afghanistan -- and around the world -- to inflame public opinion and incite violence ," Gen. David Petraeus said. "Were the actual burning to take place, the safety of our soldiers and civilians would be put in jeopardy and accomplishment of the mission would be made more difficult."
That doesn't matter to Jones, though, The burning will go ahead as promised. So much for religious tolerance.
And we're back to book burning....again? Sheesh....
