The Rants of Issachar
Monday, January 14, 2008
Free Speech, Ezra Levant & the Mohammed cartoons
I'm not going to make a very long post because I've got to go to bed, but I heard today that Ezra Levant got hauled up in front of the Alberta Human Rights Commission on Friday for publishing those cartoons about Mohammed in the Western Standard.
There a bunch of YouTube videos posted on Mr. Levant's website and they're worth looking at.
Of course I published the same cartoons on my blog nearly two years ago, so I'm a little more interested in this case than some people might be. People should be interested in this case though. It goes to the fundamental value of free speech. The right to free speech should never be infringed just because someone is offended or hurt by what is said.
Ironically, David Ahenakew was also in the news today. Mr. Ahenakew was the former native leader who was stripped of his order of Canada and subsequently found guilty of "promoting hatred" for his statements about Jews and the Holocaust in 2003. The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal upheld a ruling that ordered a new trial for Mr. Ahenakew.
There a bunch of YouTube videos posted on Mr. Levant's website and they're worth looking at.
Of course I published the same cartoons on my blog nearly two years ago, so I'm a little more interested in this case than some people might be. People should be interested in this case though. It goes to the fundamental value of free speech. The right to free speech should never be infringed just because someone is offended or hurt by what is said.
Ironically, David Ahenakew was also in the news today. Mr. Ahenakew was the former native leader who was stripped of his order of Canada and subsequently found guilty of "promoting hatred" for his statements about Jews and the Holocaust in 2003. The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal upheld a ruling that ordered a new trial for Mr. Ahenakew.
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Muslims Against ShariaCanada: Freedom of Speech succumbing to Kangaroo Courts of the Human Rights Commission
Proceedings against Ezra Levant are nothing short of ridiculous, but let's consider the implications for moderate Muslims. This "investigation" will further divide Muslims and non-Muslims in Canada. It will give credence to radicals' claims that the West is at war with Islam. It will antagonize non-Muslims and moderate Muslims will be pushed towards radicalization. Regardless of the outcome, once again Islamists skillfully manipulated Dhimmi justice system and came out as clear winners. Thank you, Human Right Commission!
Muslims Against Sharia are proud to be the first Muslim group to publicly support Ezra Levant and denounce HRC inquisition
http://muslimsagainstsharia.blogspot.com/2008/01/canada-freedom-of-speech-succumbing-to.html
Sign Free Dominion Against the HRCs Petition
http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/a-free-dominion-against-the-hrcs.html
Muslims Against ShariaCanada: Freedom of Speech succumbing to Kangaroo Courts of the Human Rights CommissionProceedings against Ezra Levant are nothing short of ridiculous, but let's consider the implications for moderate Muslims. This "investigation" will further divide Muslims and non-Muslims in Canada. It will give credence to radicals' claims that the West is at war with Islam. It will antagonize non-Muslims and moderate Muslims will be pushed towards radicalization. Regardless of the outcome, once again Islamists skillfully manipulated Dhimmi justice system and came out as clear winners. Thank you, Human Right Commission!
Muslims Against Sharia are proud to be the first Muslim group to publicly support Ezra Levant and denounce HRC inquisition
http://muslimsagainstsharia.blogspot.com/2008/01/canada-freedom-of-speech-succumbing-to.html
Sign Free Dominion Against the HRCs Petition
http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/a-free-dominion-against-the-hrcs.html
Posted by: Major JohnI managed to look at some of those videos. WTF? When will we find out the decision of the HRC?! Bah.
Major JohnI managed to look at some of those videos. WTF? When will we find out the decision of the HRC?! Bah.
Posted by: issacharExactly. WTF...
I have no idea when they'll be handing down their decision from on high, but even if it's the right one, the fact that the complaint wasn't dismissed out of hand is terrible.
I'll be sure to post something when something else comes up.
issacharExactly. WTF... I have no idea when they'll be handing down their decision from on high, but even if it's the right one, the fact that the complaint wasn't dismissed out of hand is terrible.
I'll be sure to post something when something else comes up.
