Tag Archives: freedom of speech

Senator Kyl Helps Freedom of Thought and Speech

Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ) had given a fillip to freedom of thought and speech by inviting Dutch MP Geert Wilders to screen Fitna on Capitol Hill.  The event is open to members of Congress and their staffs.  The Washington Times has the story here. Thank you Senator Kyl for having the courage to show the …

February 24, 2009 – 5:34 pm | By BenjaminFranklin | Posted in Creeping Shari'a, Culture War, Decline of the West, Free Speech, Islam in Europe | Tagged , , , | Comments (0)

Free Speech: Why Geert Wilders Matters If You Value Your Liberties

The UK’s refusal of admission for Dutch MP Geert Wilders is outrageous, and marks another milestone on the path to tyranny in Europe, with the U.S. a half-step behind.  It is hard to believe that such a thing actually could happen, but when one reflects on it, this day has been coming for a long …

February 13, 2009 – 1:45 pm | By BenjaminFranklin | Posted in Christianophobic, Culture War, Decline of the West, Free Speech, Islam in Europe | Tagged , , , | Comments (0)

Some Sanity in Canada: Mark Steyn Found Innocent

Congratulations to Mark Steyn and to some semblance of reason in Canada.  Yesterday, the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal found him innocent of the “charge” of being “flagrantly Islamophobic.”  Whatever that means.  No one knows. It is terrifying that a such charge could even be brought against Steyn.  Canadians:  It is past time to end …

October 11, 2008 – 7:39 pm | By BenjaminFranklin | Posted in Mark Steyn, freedom of speech, lawfare | Tagged , , , | Comments (0)