This is terrible, and we should be protecting her so she can continue her life[1] safely to send the message that we're willing to defend the principle of freed

This is terrible, and we should be protecting her so she can continue her life[1] safely to send the message that we're willing to defend the principle of freedom of speech[2]. We don't have freedom of speech if a foreign-based extremist can remotely destroy your life if you say something he doesn't approve of. [1] That means continuing to be published too. [2] The British managed to do this with Salman Rushdie.