BREAKING NEWS: Speech

is freed. For the moment.

Dutch populist Geert Wilders acquitted of hate speech

Dutch populist politician Geert Wilders was acquitted of inciting hatred of Muslims in a court ruling on Thursday that may strengthen his political influence and exacerbate tensions over immigration policy.

The case was seen by some as a test of free speech in a country which has a long tradition of tolerance and blunt talk, but where opposition to immigration, particularly from Muslim or predominantly Muslim countries, is on the rise.

Worldwide “youthful” explosions of protest in 3…2…1…?

One Response to “BREAKING NEWS: Speech”

  1. JeffS says:

    On tonight’s news….burning cars in Europe!

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