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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 Send Comment RSS Share: Excerpt: 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? Read the complete original version of this item...
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