Why does there have to be a connection? It's a fundamentally unjust law, so people are trying to do two things in response: 1. Help ameliorate the punishment f

Why does there have to be a connection? It's a fundamentally unjust law, so people are trying to do two things in response: 1. Help ameliorate the punishment for a less unjust outcome in this specific case. 2. Take a symbolic action to protest blasphemy laws as a whole. No need to look for hidden motivations!