Question They Won't Ask

Each week, the ShadowLands sends a question of dubious taste to ABC television's interactive Q and A program, with a view to having it banned. This week:

For Richard Flanagan:

You once dedicated a book to Jew-hater and convicted terrorism assister, David Hicks. I couldn't help noticing that your subsequent works have not been dedicated to the likes of Ali Al Magrahi or Mohamed Atta. Is this because you are now some kind of imperialist dog?

UPDATE: Huzzah! Not published.