| Freedom of Speech killed again in the Netherlands |
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12 Jan 05 |
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For the second time in a few years, we witness a cold-blooded politically motivated assassination. Tuesday, Theo Van Gogh, cinematographer, columnist and generally recognized enfant terrible was shot in broad daylight in Amsterdam. Theo was an expert in ranting, not taking into account the feelings of others.
I did not necessarily agree with his views or the way he treated other people, I do however appreciate his ongoing efforts to stir up dialogue and debate about issues in our society. If someone feels attacked, use a pen or the law to react, not a gun...
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