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January 31, 2017

In order to Discuss Islam and Anti-Semitism Candidly, France May Need a First Amendment

Politically incorrect thinkers are now subject to lawsuits.

France, unlike the U.S., offers no formal guarantees of its citizens’ right to freedom of speech, in part because this right is deeply ingrained in French politics and culture. But, argues Michel Gurfinkiel, two recent instances in which Jewish intellectuals were sued for writing about Islam suggests that this needs to change. Take, for example, the case of Georges Bensoussan:

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January 31, 2017

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  3. In order to Discuss Islam and Anti-Semitism Candidly, France May Need a First Amendment

    Politically incorrect thinkers are now subject to lawsuits.

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