Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Freedom of expression has been questioned around the world for years. Although some freedoms can be limited, the basis is still there and no individual should be able to change that. Recently, in France there has been an uproar after the brutal terrorist attack on the french satirical weekly in Paris. Journalists, editors and cartoonists were targeted in response to the "offensive material" in the magazine. There were twelve people killed along with eleven others injured and wounded. Who has the right to kill someone because they don't agree with their opinion? No one! People are protected and have rights. As Stephane Charbonnier said, "free expression was nothing without the right to offend." It is unfair and unjust for someone's rights and/or life to be taken away due to differing opinions as in this situation. The world, along with myself, have been outraged with this incident but it will just prove to make us stronger. The magazine will continue to print and individuals will continue to express their freedoms.

No comments:

Post a Comment