People Know the Consequences

For John, BLUF:  Freedom of speech means freedom to be offensive.  Nothing to see here; just move along.

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I hand it to USA Today, for running an OpEd by Mr Anjem Choudary, in the wake of the Charlie Hobdo killings— "People know the consequences".  And the sub-headline is "Why did France allow the tabloid to provoke Muslims?".

Contrary to popular misconception, Islam does not mean peace but rather means submission to the commands of Allah alone.  Therefore, Muslims do not believe in the concept of freedom of expression, as their speech and actions are determined by divine revelation and not based on people's desires.

That seems pretty straight forward.

And, I am very disappointed in the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights and its President and CEO, Mr Bill Donohue, who writes that "Muslims Are Right to be Angry".

If I need a "by your leave" to say something or print something or draw something, I don't have freedom.

Regards  —  Cliff