HERO - Queen's Knight

Saturday, June 16, 2007 - A HERO Award goes out to India-born author Salman Rushdie who was awarded knighthood by Britain's Queen Elizabeth.

The internationally-known author, who turned 60 this week, spent nearly 10 years in hiding after Iran's religious leaders called for his assassination after he published his book, Satanic Verses. He now spends most of his time in the United States.

Freedom of the press (including the printing press and author) should always prevail.