Michael, you know full well that burning the bible would not cause such a reaction in the west, nor should it.
When you know with almost 100% certainty what the reaction will be against the burning of the Koran, you don't do it.
You may tease a pussycat, but try the same trick with a tiger, and see where it gets you.
Yes I know it appears to be an over reaction, but it was predictable over reaction, and a very stupid thing to provoke.