SEASON 2, 2015 – Foreword
The fact that some satirists were murdered for drawing cartoons about Islam had a particular resonance for us: some of you might know why. Shockingly, a fair fraction of commentators
Category: Perlustrating Asseverations: Charlie Hebdo
PA: Charlie Hebdo — Nothing to do with religion
÷ Religion had nothing to do with the Paris attacks ÷ A commonly issued qualification following the IS beheadings and the Paris attacks was that they were not about religion.
PA: Charlie Hebdo – Sufficient Context
÷I fully condemn the murder of the the cartoonists† at Charlie Hebdo, but we need to consider the wider context.÷ While a great number of people lined up passionately behind
PA: Charlie Hebdo — Reasonable Response
÷The violent response to Charlie Hebdo is understandable considering how much Islam reveres the Prophet†.÷ A strong version of the “you need to consider the wider context” argument, the above
PA: Charlie Hebdo — Punching Down
÷Satire is traditionally the weapon of the powerless against the powerful… When satire is aimed at the powerless, it is not only cruel — it’s vulgar.”÷ — Molly Ivins† Continuing
PA: Charlie Hebdo — Racist Satire
÷The depictions of Muhammad† were racist and therefore condemnation of the attackers† should be tempered÷ Past editions of Charlie Hebdo have included depictions of Muhammad†, in a racialised manner and
PA: Charlie Hebdo — Be the Bigger Person
÷“Regardless of freedom of speech, can’t we just be respectful and not draw Muhammad†?”÷ For those who aren’t so attached to the concept of freedom of speech, avoiding drawing cartoons