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    Freedom of speech - even for bigots.

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    Freedom of speech - even for bigots. Empty Freedom of speech - even for bigots.

    Post by Kitkat Sat 10 Nov 2012, 12:16

    Imagine the scene: a young man is led away in handcuffs to begin a prison sentence as his mother is left crying in the courtroom. He is 19 years old, has a good job, has no previous convictions, and has never been in trouble before. These facts cut no ice with the judge, however, as the crime is judged so heinous that only a custodial sentence is deemed appropriate. The young man in question was found guilty of singing a song that mocked and ridiculed a religious leader and his followers.


    So where might this shocking story originate?
    Was it Iran? Saudi Arabia? Afghanistan? Perhaps it was Russia, a variation of the Pussy Riot saga, without the worldwide publicity?

    Click HERE and to find out.

    Also, further reading HERE.

    Concurring with the author, I ask the same question:
    What’s with all the censoriousness? And why aren’t civil-rights campaigners kicking up a storm about it?
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