Guns Guns Guns, Now Paris!

[Starter]

Should racist publication be allowed in newspapers with a circulation of 3 million?

Yes.

Of course if you remove bits of legislation which regulate aspects of speech such as racism and sexism etc. then the only cause for redress for people injured is through defamation cases which are far harder to prove.

Define "injured". Anything short of physical harm is a difficult thing to prove.

If people have actual carte blach to say anything they like and publish it in a wide enough context, then what? An organisation such as a newspaper which circulation in the millions has the potential power to utterly destroy people's livelihood's in the name of "free speech" otherwise.

The harm can only happen when and if free people are so stupid as to give credence to some of the more "out there" ideas of both the left & the right. Trying to prevent people from saying something stupid is not the answer. (And is in essence a form of attempted thought control.) The foolishness being spouted by some is self evident to most with a brain.

I bet that in the United States that if a similar sort of article was published about a Native American person, there would be serious consequences.

Yes, there is a current attempt by some to get one of our football teams, the Washington Redskins, to change their name and logo in a move of political correctness. Never mind that the team has (until recently) been an example of dedication and excellence and success. The thought police would rule the world if they could. And they are trying hard. Too bad some don't see the danger to free expression - resurrection of the Inquisition anyone?

[TheFamousEccles]

Sorry to butt in into what has been a very engrossing debate (seriously) - I came across this little gem and thought I would share it.

http://fortressamerica.gawker.com/gu...ted-1679735859

The take home message these vigilantes got? We need more Good Guys With Guns!

[Tazio]

Solve the issue with fists, and chains@!! .......

[Zeakiwi]

I wonder if bank type security (two door partitions) and metal detectors like in parts of Spain, might have made a difference in Paris.

[Starter]

Perhaps. Are you suggesting that every commercial building or shop have one? And an additional person to monitor it. (Helps with unemployment, though costs/prices go up. ) Pretty soon every self respecting home will have one too.