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- Go to No Freeedom Of Expression When It Comes To Images Of Mohammed
True enough, writersjourney, but I believe the right to freedom of
expression supercedes freedom of religion (which is part of expression, if I may be so bold). Yet, responsible journalism these days are a must.
posted by
saul_relative
on February 6, 2006 at 8:34 PM
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We Should be Careful About Those Amongst Us Who Want Religious Wars
Saul, obviously the statement quoted is foolish. Hamas, itself, has an interesting history in relation of the right-wing faction in Israel; see: http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/American_Journal/338156 and http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/American_Journal/338835 .
And while I think that it is a "given" that Western governments should not and cannot impose censorship on newspapers (unless they criticize the financial oligarchy) I also believe that these caricatures were irresponsible provocations of an already highly inflammatory and volatile situation.
I don't want to flood you with too many links in one comment, but please see: http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/life_of_the_spirit/340460 and join the fun!
posted by
writersjourney
on February 4, 2006 at 11:24 PM
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