Muslims ask French to cancel 1741 play by Voltaire
Free speech is funny: "Some devout Muslims are trying to revive taboos against blasphemy, and there are signs of growing self-censorship on matters even tangentially related to Islam. In January, the Belgian town of Middelkerke cancelled a planned art display that featured a fiberglass model of Saddam Hussein submerged in a fish tank in his underwear. The Czech artist, David Cerny, describes his work 'Shark' as 'a reflection on dictatorship.' Officials say they worried it might upset local Muslims."
As usual, them muslims can't laugh. When will them people ever learn? Honestly, though, I can't understand why anyone would be offended by making fun of Saddam. This underwear/fishtank deal is hilarious. I say throw a boner in... maybe that would be too American.
As usual, them muslims can't laugh. When will them people ever learn? Honestly, though, I can't understand why anyone would be offended by making fun of Saddam. This underwear/fishtank deal is hilarious. I say throw a boner in... maybe that would be too American.
posted by Austin 5-000 at 8:04 AM
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Or too modern: Rodin's sculpture of Balzac, first exhibited in 1898, portrays the writer wrapped in a heavy cloak, grasping his proverbial "woody." Apparently Rodin saw the sword as being mightier than the pen. And... scene.
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