In a move strikingly similar to Canada's inquisition of Mark Steyn a Dutch court has ordered that Freedom Party leader Geert Wilders be prosecuted for expressing his belief that there is a clear connection between Islam and violence. Wilders is the creator of a movie titled "Fitna" which seeks to "stop Islamisation" and "defend our freedom". He has also equated the Koran to Hitler's infamous Mein Kompf. Apparently those are both criminal acts in the Netherlands nowadays.
Here's how the BBC described the court's order:
The three judges said that they had weighed Mr Wilders's "one-sided generalisations" against his right to free speech, and ruled that he had gone beyond the normal leeway granted to politicians.
Story Continues Below Ad ↓"The Amsterdam appeals court has ordered the prosecution of member of parliament Geert Wilders for inciting hatred and discrimination, based on comments by him in various media on Muslims and their beliefs," the court said in a statement.
"The court also considers appropriate criminal prosecution for insulting Muslim worshippers because of comparisons between Islam and Nazism made by Wilders," it added.
Yes, that's right, not only is pointing out the connection between Islam and violence a crime but simply "insulting" Muslims is as well. So much for free speech.
However for some supporters of Islam it seems the elimination of free speech is good news. Here is how one of them reacted to the decision:
Gerard Spong, a prominent lawyer who pushed for Mr Wilders's prosecution, welcomed the court's decision.
"This is a happy day for all followers of Islam who do not want to be tossed on the garbage dump of Nazism," he told reporters.
But perhaps what is even more alarming for those of us here in the states is the complete lack of interest the mainstream media has shown in covering this attrocity. The sheer lack of desire to cover this story is clear when the fact that only the AP, CNN, Fox News, and the LAT had original articles on the subject.
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This is the paper tiger
January 27, 2009 - 14:31 ET by Old EuropeThis is the paper tiger called EU. All of them are so pussilanimous and craven that the Islamofascists have free reign. Seems as though for the third time, fascism is coming to Europe: We had Lenin, then we had Hitler and now Mohammed. Funny how Europeans try to convince themselves and others out of mere cowardice that Islam is a religion like any other when it's not. What do I care that muslims try to pull the wool over my face saying that Islam means "peace" (no, it means "submission")? As long as there is not a single democratic muslim country, where is the evidence that Islam is compatible with freedom and democracy?! As long as Christians are prosecuted in muslim countries, where is the evidence for Islam being a democracy? Why don't all these spineless Eurocrats show me some evidence in favor of a democratic Islam? And finally: The Europeans should sit down and consider what they actually gain from supporting Islam. Islam suppresses Christianity and Western values and yet Europeans allow them to suppress them in exchange. Basically, Islam acts exactly like any fascist cult and yet the Europeans instead of telling them to stop, encourage encroachments on freedom of speech by a fascists. Why don't they ask the Islamos to first respect Christianity in their own countries before they allow them to practice their religion? Why don't they ask them to prove that Islam is peaceful before they let them stifle freedom of speech?!It doesn't get any dumber than this! It's the typical appeasement policy that is gonna bring fascism back to Europe. It's a sad truth that people never learn from history, especially Europeans run by socialist EU beauraucrats. Remember: Europe is the birthplace of communism: Marx, Lenin, Hitler, Mussolini and now they fell for global baloney, too. Europeans are just too gullible.
Weed legal, heroin OK with a
January 27, 2009 - 15:47 ET by SickofLibsWeed legal, heroin OK with a prescription. Criticizing islam - are you high, man? No way!
Bending Over Backwards
January 27, 2009 - 19:05 ET by Redrowan2000So they can have a cleaner cut with their blade. If free speech is only allowed by these hate mongering Isalmofacists then Europe is doomed. We will be next, and the ACLU lawyers will be defending their right to cut off the heads of the infidels.
"Don't let the bastards grind you down."
Red
Katy bar the door - RIGHT NOW!!!
January 27, 2009 - 21:01 ET by Cape ConservativeIf we are to survive as a free country, we must WAKE UP!!! NOW!!!!!!
It is no dishonor to be in a minority in the cause of liberty and virtue. ~ Sam Adams
The Islamists are winning in their war on the civilized world
January 27, 2009 - 21:17 ET by R D HelmThe reason the MSM will not cover stories like this is because they are on the side of the Islamists.
-Dave
“Them that’s going get on the wagon. Them that ain’t get out of the way.” -While there is still time.