European Terror Attacks - Page 32

**Damien** · 14-01-2015, 18:30

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Originally Posted by Ramrod

He didn't

K. Not sure why everyone is arguing then.

Osem · 14-01-2015, 18:34

Just demonstrating their freedom to do so...

nomadking · 14-01-2015, 19:52

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Originally Posted by Maggy J

Did someone speak?

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http://www.theguardian.com/world/201...y-paris-gunman

So much for free speech..

The cartoons were about criticising violent acts, but his comment was about supporting and encouraging those violent acts. Not so subtle difference.

Ignitionnet · 14-01-2015, 21:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMbwcBYT0DI

Proves her point nicely. Pathetic.

alanbjames · 14-01-2015, 21:12

The problem we have in this country is the Government are to afraid to do anything incase they are seen as being racist against a minority.

Also i would expect if the government did do something Brussels would stop it.

Osem · 14-01-2015, 21:14

Yup. Pathetic.

As usual it boils down to who's fair game to 'offend' and who isn't.

These people appear to have learned nothing from history or more recent events. If we can have a social media campaign which prevents a footballer/rapist from getting a job for the foreseeable future, why the hell can't we have one which shows this nonsense up for what it is?

Gary L · 14-01-2015, 21:39

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Originally Posted by Ignitionnet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMbwcBYT0DI

Proves her point nicely. Pathetic.

Well they won't be winning any awards for reporting the news in a true and impartial way.

are we still in line to win that award for the softest country in the world?

papa smurf · 14-01-2015, 21:40

looks like there's a few unhappy folk out there - girl power at its worst

#noapology: Muslims stage angry protests over Charlie Hebdo's Mohammed cartoon as Boko Haram terror leader hails Paris massacre

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Gary L · 14-01-2015, 21:58

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Originally Posted by papa smurf

looks like there's a few unhappy folk out there - girl power at its worst

I think in hindsight. maybe they should have used my stickman now.

whilst they're out there causing a riot. the men are going hungry.

alanbjames · 14-01-2015, 23:38

i admit i am worried for the muslim community in this country.

We are seeing anti Islam marches across the world and im worried the populas of world who have had enough of the extremists will start damaging their businesses like we saw with the Jews in WWII.

ISIS has called for muslims to return home and how better to do it, cause problems and the muslims will feel uneasy and afraid and they will return home.

This is not about religion anymore they are just power hungry and the more returning the more power over them.

If we could find a way of containing them indefinately there will be a power struggle and may even lead to a civil war and find different factions control certain areas.

papa smurf · 15-01-2015, 06:27

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Originally Posted by Gary L

I think in hindsight. maybe they should have used my stickman now.

whilst they're out there causing a riot. the men are going hungry.

a good point there GaryL

how unislamic of them to go out protesting when they should be at home making dinner and who's picking the kids up from school ?

Ignitionnet · 15-01-2015, 07:08

Mehdi Hasan giving some fairly loathsome opinions.

Always 'liberal' when convenient, indeed a darling of the PC left, but a rather chequered history on such matters as far as Islam goes with various records of rather Islamist comments and sentiments.

**Damien** · 15-01-2015, 07:52

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Originally Posted by Ignitionnet

Mehdi Hasan giving some fairly loathsome opinions.

Always 'liberal' when convenient, indeed a darling of the PC left, but a rather chequered history on such matters as far as Islam goes with various records of rather Islamist comments and sentiments.

I agree mostly that a lot of that is pretty loathsome and anger-inducing. Especially where he compares the decisions of people not publishing anti-semitic to a violation of free speech. Free speech doesn't mean you're entitled to be given a platform on demand.

The only part where he may have a point is if burning the poppy should led to prosecution. It just depends of if the act of burning would be considered free expression or not? Haven't really come to a conclusion on that.

Ignitionnet · 15-01-2015, 08:57

I find his equating publishing pictures of Mohammed, a historical figure, certainly, but most definitely one for whom their connection to divinity is entirely based on 'faith', with mocking the holocaust utterly nauseating.

That said, I entirely support his right to hold this point of view even if I consider it to be complete nonsense.

You may also find the comments section interesting. Mildly alarming too in places.

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Originally Posted by Ignitionnet

Using social media gives my publishing a broader audience than a website would, along with a more appropriate context.

You're welcome.

I just wanted to update this as I know how deeply concerned people are.

Via social media, on which my real name, photograph and city of residence are openly displayed on my profile, my reach on this matter is, at a conservative estimate, around the 2 million mark as of right now.

I will get some idea of just how many desktops it arrived on once I have the full analytics, though it seems reasonable to think it would've had a bigger reach than some random website.

I have also become a Patreon of an online satire coming soon. Quite literally putting my money where my mouth is on a monthly basis alongside my ongoing contributions to Humanism which, in itself, supports freedom of speech.

You remain entirely welcome.

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Osem · 15-01-2015, 09:06

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Originally Posted by Ignitionnet

Mehdi Hasan giving some fairly loathsome opinions.

Always 'liberal' when convenient, indeed a darling of the PC left, but a rather chequered history on such matters as far as Islam goes with various records of rather Islamist comments and sentiments.

It's fortunate that people like him occasionally let their cloak slip. Ken Livingstone is another example of someone who often seems remarkably reasonable but then says/does something which betrays the rather less palatable side of his politics. Thankfully, today it's far harder to bury the truth about what's been said and done - a little searching often reveals all.