Many writers are trying to spread the word about this incident to get support and justice, and requests are being made for everyone to blog about it.
For more information see these links:
http://www.boingboing.net/2009/12/11/dr-peter-watts-canad.html
http://coffeeem.livejournal.com/135558.html
http://nielsenhayden.com/makinglight/archives/011966.html#011966