If like me, you have been disturbed by the polarization of the field because of the #charliehebdo attack, this article speaks sanity: The debate should not be about freedom of expression and extremism. The real debate should be about France and how it deals with its Muslim population. Attacking and killing journalists is highly symbolic, as was the attack on the Twin Towers in New York. Why are the media and politicians pushing us to choose a side: liberty or oppression, freedom of expression or violence, secularism or religion? In their pursuit to make us choose the right option, politicians and media pundits create a new holy entity called freedom of expression. It becomes another sacred, holy, untouchable cow Another religious concept which if youre killed promoting, you become a martyr.
Posted on: Tue, 13 Jan 2015 20:57:22 +0000