too clever by half, I think. The world is not an extension of France, or Europe, and media travels at the speed of light now. So, sure, it is clever, but there is a wider audience they are setting themselves against, immediately upon publication. Not all speech is "free", even if permitted by law. If they want to publish this as a newsletter within a university or something, Harvard Lampoon-style, ok, but to blast this type of message globally is inflammatory, not matter how skillfully it is done. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, <steve.sundur@...> wrote :
My take was that it was a lot more nuanced than a straight shot at the "Prophet". That will definitely get you in trouble. On the other hand, I don't know if they, or others are soft pedaling the "Prophet" stuff. Again, I found it very clever. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, <olliesedwuz@...> wrote : Same here. They can point their precious satire at those living in the 14th century, but then be prepared to reap the 14th century consequences. As it is, they are asking for continuous retribution. I wonder if each new employee is issued a kevlar vest?? ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, <awoelflebater@...> wrote : I personally believe the recent Hebdo cartoon went too far in the wrong direction. I was appalled by it. Here is what one writer thought: http://gulfnews.com/opinion/thinkers/charlie-hebdo-s-refugee-cartoon-isn-t-satirical-it-s-inflammatory-1.1654631 http://gulfnews.com/opinion/thinkers/charlie-hebdo-s-refugee-cartoon-isn-t-satirical-it-s-inflammatory-1.1654631
