On Trial for Telling the Truth: Free Speech vs Political Correctness

by Phyllis Chesler
Pajamas Media
January 22, 2010

http://www.phyllis-chesler.com/687/free-speech-vs-political-correctness

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As we all know, the bravest man in Europe is on trial for telling the truth. This matter is obscene, and, according to Bruce Bawer, "surreal," in part because Holland prides itself on its tolerance and commitment to free speech. Ah, but the Dutch do not mean "truth speech" because in the picturesque land of tulips and windmills, not all of Orwell's pigs are equal. Truth is relative, subjective, ever-changing. Thus, if something is true but that truth offends the most reactionary Muslims — then it is not protected speech; in fact, it is criminalized.

How low can these Dutch dhimmis go?

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