23.1.09

Vrije meningsuiting.

Gelezen in The Wallstreet Journal:

A Dutch court imports Saudi blasphemy norms to Europe
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"Freedom of expression fulfills an essential role in public debate in a democratic society. That means that offensive comments can be made in a political debate."

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The court yesterday overruled this decision, arguing that the lawmaker should be prosecuted for "inciting hatred and discrimination" and also "for insulting Muslim worshippers because of comparisons between Islam and Nazism." This is no small victory for Islamic regimes seeking to export their censorship laws to wherever Muslims reside. But the successful integration of Muslims in Europe will require that immigrants adapt to Western norms, not vice versa.
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Ondertussen worden in de Antwerpse gemeenteraad schepenen verweten relgedrag van moslimjongeren uit te lokken wanneer ze gebruikmaken van hun recht op vrije meningsuiting...

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