Muhammad Cartoons Revisited

In about a week Yale University will release a new book on the destruction caused by the Danish newspaper cartoons of the Muslim prophet Muhammad. Yale University has removed the cartoons themselves from the book, sparking dismay and argument amongst Yale professors and alumni. The argument supporting removal of these cartoons from the book is that they could cause unnecessary violence. Although this seems sensible to most, many Yale alum find it unacceptable. Twenty-five Yale alum sent a signed petition to the University asking that the cartoons be re-added to the book. John Bolton, a former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations calls it, "Intellectual cowardice", deeming it self-defeating for Yale. Cary Nelson, president of the American Association of University Professors, wrote in a recent letter that Yale's decision effectively means: "We do not negotiate with terrorists. We just accede to their anticipated demands." This got me wondering a few things; Can the Muslim population as a whole really be deemed "terrorists" because of their reaction to the cartoons to their Prophet? Is it really cowardly not to re-publish the cartoons that once caused so much destruction? Are those in favor of publication pushing their cause for unspoken reasons? Are we more concerned with respecting the Muslim community or smiting the "terrorists"? Your opinions are greatly appreciated :)