I think of myself as a staunch supporter of freedom of expression but I realize the disquieting truth that I could never publish some of the cartoons Charlie Hebdo did. It would go against every fiber of my being. But I will defend their right to exist and condemn what happened to them with every fiber of my being as well. But I just cannot say #IAmCharlieHebdo.
Category: islamism
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#JeSuisCharlie? No, I’m really not Charlie Hebdo: Here’s Why | Alternet
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Martin Niemöller’s “First they came for the Jews. Then they came for the journalists.” – Haaretz
- http://www.haaretz.com/blogs/jerusalem-babylon/.premium-1.636067
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Niemöller
… To paraphrase Pastor Martin Niemöller — First they came for the Jews, then they came for the journalists. …