January 20, 2010 - In another blow to the principle of freedom of speech, Dutch filmmaker Geert Wilders is on trial on charges of offending Islamists, both in his speeches about the need to stem the tide of Islamization in Europe and in his film "Fitna", which superimposes images of terrorist acts over words from the Koran. Prosecutors originally declined to pursue charges against the well-known Wilders, claiming that while his words were inciteful and perhaps hateful, they fell within the bounds of free speech. Apparently, the courts overruled this and insisted he be tried. If found guilty, Wilders will face fines and up to 2 years in prison. For the sake of free speech everywhere, let us hope he is found not guilty. Click below for story.
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