Freedom of expression

Thilo Sarrazin vs. the Ruling Multicultural Oligarchs

hrc — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:34:54 -0400

Gates of Vienna 9 September 2010
By Fjordman

It is true, as some observers point out, that many people make stupid choices and more or less freely vote for parties that insult them and take away their freedom and dignity. This is a very real problem and exposes some of the flaws of mass democracy. I don’t question that. The issue is whether there is also something else at work in the modern West in addition to this, and my answer to that is “yes”.

Will Islam Become the Religion of Europe?

hd — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:26:54 -0400

Hudson New York 9 September 2010
By Soeren Kern

During his recent two-day state visit to Italy, Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi declared that "Islam should become the religion of the whole of Europe." He also said that Europe's conversion

German chancellor faces Muslim wrath after praising Danish cartoonist who caricatured Prophet Muhammad

hd — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:23:28 -0400

German chancellor Angela Merkel praised what she described as 'the bravery' of a Danish cartoonist who caricatured the Prophet Muhammad at an award ceremony honoring his achievements for freedom of

Austrian Woman Charged for Criticizing the Koran

hd — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:20:59 -0400

VIENNA, Austria -- Burning Korans and criticizing religions may generate anger in America, but it's still freedom of speech guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution. However in Europe, speaking out

Remembering 9/11 or Not?

hd — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:19:47 -0400

For eight years, I’ve started the school year asking my eighth graders where they were when they first heard about the tragic events of September 11, 2001, but I didn’t do that when school started

Dr. Rachel Ehrenfeld Interview: Terrorism Funding Expert on SPEECH Act and 9/11

hd — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:16:14 -0400

On August 10, 2010, President Obama signed into law the SPEECH Act (the Securing the Protection of our Enduring and Established Constitutional Heritage) to guard American authors and publishers from

British Muslim radicals 'to burn American flags' in 9/11 Burn A Koran Day protest

pk — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:54:15 -0400

Terry Jones, who leads a tiny Florida church, insists he will stage "International Burn-a-Koran Day" on Saturday, despite receiving more than 100 death threats and worldwide

Why burn the entire Koran?

pk — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:50:03 -0400

It seems to me that the church in Gainesville planning to burn Korans on 9/11 is making a big mistake. They have been denounced as stupid, insensitive, and crude, and these criticisms are correct. But if one

Constitutional Lawyer: Burning Koran is Protected Speech

pk — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:28:08 -0400

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Although the Dove Charismatic Ministries' Burn a Qur'an Day has ignited protests and pleas all over the world, constitutionally United States officials' hands are

Two-Thirds of Americans Oppose Ground Zero Mosque

pk — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:23:11 -0400

Today in secrecy: a federal court has ruled that the C.I.A. may not be sued for any torture it may or may not have committed overseas. National security purposes, you

Pak asks Interpol to stop ''insane'' pastor from burning Quran

pk — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:04:59 -0400

Basit said the Pakistan government is in touch with the Organisation of the Islamic Conference to formulate a joint response and strategy in this regard. Pakistan's Religious Affairs Minister Syed Hamid Kazmi

Berlin defends Merkel speech

hd — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:21:28 -0400

BERLIN - CHANCELLOR Angela Merkel's spokesman on Wednesday defended her decision to speak at an event where a Danish cartoonist who sparked Muslim anger with drawings of the Prophet Mohammed

Is burning Quran a hate crime or a free speech issue?

hd — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:19:15 -0400

Is burning a Bible because you hate Christianity, a hate crime? How about burning a Torah? Is that an anti-Semitic act? And this brings us to the question of burning a Quran.... Is the Dove World

Muslim cleric warns of Koran burning consequences

hd — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:02:38 -0400

A TOP official at Cairo's Al-Azhar university is warning that a Florida church's plan to burn copies of the Koran risks destroying ties. "If the government fails to stop this, this will be the

Burning Elvis and Burning the Quran

hd — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:00:46 -0400

Thirty-five years ago my brother burned my Elvis records. At the time I was in India. He thought he was doing God's will. Included among them was Elvis' Greatest Hits Volume 1 which I had bought when

German Group, Merkel To Honor Controversial Danish Cartoonist

pk — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:50:55 -0400

Sabine Sasse, M100 Sanssouci Colloquium project manager of the event, told RFE/RL that the prize is to be awarded to Kurt Westergaard because of his "unbending engagement for freedom

Sir Salman Rushdie to speak at SV Pavilion

pk — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:45:46 -0400

Controversial and praised author promotes free speech. After months of waiting, Sir Salman Rushdie is finally making his way to Sun Valley for a much-anticipated lecture at the Sun Valley Pavilion on Friday,

Terry Jones Acccused of 'Spiritual Abuse' at Cologne Church

pk — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:30:41 -0400

US fundamentalist pastor Terry Jones, who wants to burn copies of the Koran on Sept. 11, ran a church in the western German city of Cologne until last year when members of the congregation expelled him.

Cartoonist slams Islam ahead of Merkel speech

pk — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:13:53 -0400

A Danish cartoonist who sparked protests around the world with a satire on Muslims and violence has branded Islam a “reactionary” religion, just hours before Chancellor Angela Merkel is due to help present him with

Media ignoring Muslim opposition to mosque

pk — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:49:40 -0400

A conservative media watchdog organization says the mainstream media is virtually ignoring the Muslims who are speaking out in opposition to the proposed "Ground Zero" mosque in New York