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Wilders to Ezra Levant: Hate Speech Laws Should Go

The video, below the fold, is a conversation between Wilders and Ezra Levant following the former’s acquittal. In sum, Mr. Wilders says hate speech laws have to go. To which I will add, “Amen”, though not nearly as fervently as does the battle-tried Mr. Levant.

The following quote is excerpted from the Youtube notes put up by user sdamatt, who posted the video:
…in his closing statement, Wilders said that his controversial statements against Islam were protected by the right to free speech. Wilders said he believed the process of Islamization presents a threat to Europe and that it is his right and duty to warn the public about it.

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In Defense of 'Hurtful' Speech

Yesterday was a beautiful day for freedom of speech in the Netherlands. An Amsterdam court acquitted me of all charges of hate speech after a legal ordeal that lasted almost two years. Yesterday, the Dutch people learned that political debate has not been stifled in their country. They learned that they are still allowed to speak critically about Islam and that resistance against Islamization is not a crime.

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Geert Wilders acquitted of all charges

This morning the Court of Amsterdam has acquitted Geert Wilders of all charges.

“I am delighted with this ruling,” says Geert Wilders. “It is a victory, not only for me but for all the Dutch people. Today is a victory for freedom of speech. The Dutch are still allowed to speak critically about islam, and resistance against islamisation is not a crime. I have spoken, I speak and I shall continue to speak.”

Video: Geert Wilders zum Begriff “Leitkultur”

Geert Wilders wurde beim informellen Pressegespräch in Den Haag am 9. Juni 2011 von einem Journalisten gefragt, welche Botschaft er an Muslime richten wolle. Da brauchte der niederländische Freiheitskämpfer nicht lange zu überlegen. Wilders formulierte klare und unmissverständliche Regeln, die jeder Zugewanderte in den Niederlanden und Europa zu beachten habe.

Read the full article and watch the video here: http://www.pi-news.net/2011/06/video-geert-wilders-zum-begriff-leitkultur/#comments