Good call by Chirac.
*President Chirac said freedom of expression was one of the foundations of the French republic but should not be abused. He called for tolerance and for all beliefs to be respected.
“Anything that can hurt the convictions of another, particularly religious convictions, must be avoided,” he said. "Freedom of expression must be exercised in a spirit of responsibility. “I condemn all manifest provocation that might dangerously fan passions.” *