Western standards regarding freedom of speech

[kakaballi]

Re: Western standards regarding freedom of speech

@Southie

Did you even read what I wrote. I was referring to the link YOU provided. Which clearly states that multiple countries have laws NOT ONLY wrt holocaust victims but also OTHER victims…

My point being that “OTHER” are never identified. Those are there just so it doesn’t become TOO obvious that the lawmakers are pandering to the Jews. Any other historical event that is SPECIFICALLY identified in those laws? Also, those laws against holocaust denial have been implemented. Have you ever heard of a 9/11 truther being punished for his/her views, however absurd they may be?

I recommend: https://www.coursera.org/course/thinkagain [Its free]

@Southie

…As for context of this thread, I believe it is the “perceived” double standard of the west. Punishing holocaust deniers while looking the other way when a Muslim religious figure is insulted. Did I miss anything?..

Context of my mentioning Charlie Hebdo firing a person for hurting Jewish sentiments. That’s done and dusted anyways.

It is not about Muslims anyways. There is pretty much strong support for freedom of speech in the West about most of the things and I appreciate that. The only thing that bothers me is that this freedom is suspended when it comes to Jewish sentiments, specially regarding holocaust. I am not saying that people should not respect those sentiments, but just pointing out that those sentiments are so eagerly, vehemently and jealously guarded that ‘freedom of speech’ seems like a charade.