Censorship

As you would expect from an American who has a fundamental right (perhaps the most fundamental right) to free speech, the events today in Paris are hard to fathom.  12 people killed over cartoons.  Cartoons!  It is almost beyond belief.  A couple of things strike me after the dust has settled and we've had some time to think and reflect.

First, this act took terrorism to a new level.  These guys were trained and carried out a military operation.  And it was inside the borders of France.  This is not a lone, wild act.  It's deliberate and well planned.  They were ruthless.  In their ruthlessness they showed their lack of humanity.  Think about that the next time someone suggests we should accommodate these people.

Second, This was Islamic Terrorism.  I know our government is not inclined to call this what it is, but there is no debating it really.  I've blogged about this before.  Don't tell me Islam is a peaceful religion.  It's not.  It is mired in the seventh century and is a violent, oppressive, non-forgiving religion.  If and when the majority of "peace loving muslims" condemn these assholes, then we can talk.

Third, I'm at a loss why media outlets around the world aren't showing the cartoons.  For a good read on this check out the story in Mashable.  And why isn't the Hollywood actor community immediately putting on a show depicting these cartoons somehow and daring the Islamic Terrorists to take action.  These guys always talk about their courage and their right to free expression.  But when there is a risk, they turn their tail and run.  Oh they'll have some tribute at their next big award show when they present each other with oh so important awards, but they don't remotely have the courage to actually do anything.

Fourth, Europe better wake up.  They have made their own bed with their immigration laws.  If you haven't been in a while, you'll be shocked at the Muslim influence.  Go to some of the outskirts of London, Paris, Madrid, Berlin, etc, etc, etc.  Or rather, don't.  You might not come out alive.  There are many, many rats nests in the capitals of Europe.  They need to be cleaned out.  It can be done.  Ask the NYPD!