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The End of Free Expression in Europe

Speaking of freedom of expression, an Austrian woman has been convicted of speaking ill, that is, of blaspheming the Prophet Mohammed. She called him a pedophile, and in today’s enlightened liberal Europe such expressions are forbidden.


The woman was convicted in Austria. Her conviction was upheld by the European Court of Human Rights.

On what grounds did the court find against the woman?

On the grounds that speaking ill of the Prophet Mohammed would hurt the feelings of Austrian Muslims and thus would provoke public disorder. So much for free expression.

We are living in a world where great Western judges follow a higher law-- the sensitivities of Muslims. Judges shut down free speech because they have become completely terrorized by certain segments of the Muslim communities.

Thus the great tradition of Western freedom of expression has been compromised by raw and cowardly fear. Thus has Western culture been undermined by people who refuse to accept its founding principles. Tell us again why we should open our doors to everyone, indiscriminately.

The woman was convicted in Austria. Her conviction was upheld by the European Court of Human Rights.

FOR THESE REASONS, THE COURT, UNANIMOUSLY,

1. Declares the application admissible;
2. Holds that there has been no violation of Article 10 of the Convention.

No.

The ECHR found there had been no violation of Article 10 (freedom of expression) of the European Convention on Human Rights.


In a statement on Thursday the ECHR said: 'The Court found in particular that the domestic courts comprehensively assessed the wider context of the applicant’s statements and carefully balanced her right to freedom of expression with the right of others to have their religious feelings protected, and served the legitimate aim of preserving religious peace in Austria.'
https://stuartschneiderman.blogspot.com/2018/10/the-end-of-free-expression-in-europe.html?spref=fb

Once upon a time, certain judges and justices in the American legal system decided that they should not just judge cases by the rule of American law, but should also make use of international law, the kind the European courts concoct.

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No.

Yes.

Article 10 provides the right to freedom of expression, subject to certain restrictions that are "in accordance with law" and "necessary in a democratic society". This right includes the freedom to hold opinions, and to receive and impart information and ideas, but allows restrictions for:

- interests of national security
- territorial integrity or public safety
- prevention of disorder or crime
- protection of health or morals
- protection of the reputation or the rights of others
- preventing the disclosure of information received in confidence
maintaining the authority and impartiality of the judiciary

I gave the link to the case,

Paul Joseph Watson
‏Verified account @PrisonPlanet

Cesar Sayoc - the alleged mail bomber - had Trump stickers all over his vehicle. But on Twitter, he only follows 32 people - many of whom are left-wingers like Lina Dunham, Barack Obama and Jimmy Kimmel.

What gives?

Well, good for you. Go get a German pastry, or a nice big sausage. You are trying to justify laws that take away basic freedoms at the whim of the court.

You don't get it or can't read.

that 47 European countries agree to Human Rights.

You need to get your meds checked.

You’re starting to sound frantic.

A Twitter account, which shares much of the same imagery and language as posts found on Mr. Sayoc’s other social media accounts, has posted more than 1,200 times since April 2016. The account posted attacks on immigrants, gun-control advocates and prominent Democrats. In one tweet posted several weeks ago, the account posted a photo of Mr. Sayoc holding a “CNN Sucks” sign.

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In one tweet posted several weeks ago, the account posted a photo of Mr. Sayoc holding a “CNN Sucks” sign.

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You’re starting to sound frantic.

No, I am not, you are frantic because no one is listening to you anymore. It could be because you never say anything that has not been repeated 10 times or because you just want to demean anyone who disagrees with your opinion, which isn't yours, just a narrative.