I disagree with much of what Salman Rushdie believes in and has written or said.
But I will defend to my death his right to say it.
From my perspective, ultimately, he and I and every human being are accountable before a Holy God for what we say, which is a reflection of what's in our hearts (Matthew 15:18). U.S. law places certain parameters around speech (e.g., libel, threats, slander), but speech is not violence, despite what the far left contends.
It was wrenching to see, in a photo from right after the stabbing, that one of the men kneeling over Rushdie wore a double-strap mask. The ironies, in light of why Rushdie was attacked, are too bitter.
Masks are not what the attack was about of course; but they still sully the deepest elements of our lives.
Great article, always good reminder. However with regards to situations like Rushdie's it seems a logical follow-on article is your take on the sensible argument that there is no First Amendment without the Second Amendment.
I disagree with much of what Salman Rushdie believes in and has written or said.
But I will defend to my death his right to say it.
From my perspective, ultimately, he and I and every human being are accountable before a Holy God for what we say, which is a reflection of what's in our hearts (Matthew 15:18). U.S. law places certain parameters around speech (e.g., libel, threats, slander), but speech is not violence, despite what the far left contends.
Keep going, Daniel. I am with you.
And with Salman.
It was wrenching to see, in a photo from right after the stabbing, that one of the men kneeling over Rushdie wore a double-strap mask. The ironies, in light of why Rushdie was attacked, are too bitter.
Masks are not what the attack was about of course; but they still sully the deepest elements of our lives.
Give me liberty or give me death.
I wish Mr. Rushdie a speedy recovery
How goes kotzin-v-twitter?
Kotzin v Twitter is languishing, but I’m hoping for progress soon.
Great article, always good reminder. However with regards to situations like Rushdie's it seems a logical follow-on article is your take on the sensible argument that there is no First Amendment without the Second Amendment.
"If you’re offended, it’s your problem." -Salman Rushdie
Not so, evidently!
No one has been able to define "free speech" and its ambit. Note that expression is native only the Judeo-Christian countries.