Bigots and appeasers seek to ban “anti-Islam” film
It would appear that the usual suspects, possibly aided and abetted by the timid Dutch Government, are out to subvert democracy and freedom of speech, in yet another act of appeasement in the face of apparent Islamic intolerance!
The simple fact is – if Islamists, apologists for Islamists or liberals don’t want to watch Mr. Wilders film – then they should find something else to do instead! Mr. Wilders right to “offend” takes priority over their right to be “offended” – that’s one of the basic building blocks of Western democracy!
Some background to this story:
From a BBC report of the 28th February.
Quote: Far-right Dutch MP Geert Wilders has said that this week he will finish a film about Islam which has already triggered Muslim outrage.
Mr Wilders said he was determined to release the film despite government warnings that this would damage Dutch political and economic interests.
Mr Wilders says the film is about the Koran, without giving details.
In the past, he has called for the Koran to be banned and likened it to Adolf Hitler’s Mein Kampf.
The project has already been condemned by several Muslim countries, including Iran and Pakistan. Unquote.
Full report here .
A BBC report from earlier today.
Quote: A website that a Dutch right-wing politician was planning to use to release a film expected to be fiercely critical of Islam has been suspended.
The US hosting service, Network Solutions, said it was investigating complaints that it may have breached guidelines on hate language.
Dutch politician Geert Wilders says the 15-minute film describes Islam as “the enemy of freedom”.
The planned release has sparked angry protests in many Muslim countries.
The Dutch government has disassociated itself from Mr Wilders’ views, but there are fears the film will spark protests similar to those that followed the publication in Denmark two years ago of cartoons seen as offensive to Muslims.
The film has already been condemned by several Muslim countries, including Iran and Pakistan. Unquote.
Full report here .
Wilder’s film called “Fitna” was viewable here .
An interesting WIKIPEDIA entry may be found: here .
