it’s worth remembering that much of the world, not only Islamists, sees things rather differently from us: I would say this also - it is worth remembering that we are not going to change this society and we ought to feel only responsible for our own conduct. Leigh Phillips wrote: It is an illogical, self-destructive, identity politics mess where all accusations of racism are instantly believed and anyone who raises questions is racist themselves. Accusations of racism (indeed any accusations) must be substantiated by the accuser, not automatically presumed to be true. Automatic presumption of racism without substantiation is not anti-racism; it is cowardice and vanity, as it suggests the individual is more interested in ensuring he or she does not appear racist rather than in actually countering racism. And yes - those who created that magazine did not care for Charles de Gaulle whom I hold in outmost respect but I am sure that even de Gaulle would have had a lot of reserve when it comes to critics of journalistic freedom.
Posted on: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 06:31:22 +0000
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