Victory! Geert Wilders Acquitted of Hate Speech Charges!

The man was persecuted for telling the truth.

Via Reuters:

Dutch populist politician Geert Wilders was acquitted of inciting hatred of Muslims in a court ruling on Thursday that may strengthen his political influence and exacerbate tensions over immigration policy.

The Victorious One - Geert Wilders

The case was seen by some as a test of free speech in a country which has a long tradition of tolerance and blunt talk, but where opposition to immigration, particularly from Muslim or predominantly Muslim countries, is on the rise.

Instantly recognizable by his mane of dyed blond hair, Wilders, 47, is one of the most outspoken critics of Islam and immigration in the Netherlands.

His Freedom Party is now the third-largest in parliament, a measure of support for its anti-immigrant stance, and is the minority government’s chief ally. But many of Wilders’ comments — such as likening Islam to Nazism — are socially divisive.

The presiding judge said Wilders’s remarks were sometimes “hurtful,” “shocking” or “offensive,” but that they were made in the context of a public debate about Muslim integration and multi-culturalism, and therefore not a criminal act.

“I am extremely pleased and happy,” Wilders told reporters after the ruling. “This is not so much a win for myself, but a victory for freedom of speech. Fortunately you can criticize Islam and not be gagged in public debate.”

This is a solid and decisive victory, not only for Freedom of Speech, but for western values and culture.  This is a solid message to the Islamic community, around the World,  that your religion is not above criticism.

To review, this Movie was at the heart of this controversy:

Again, this is a day of celebration. 😀

Of course, there is always one DUMB ASS in the group! What a farking idiot! 🙄

Related:

Pamela Geller / Atlas Shrugs:
Geert Wilders Verdict: Not Guilty All Counts! Eureka! “Today is a victory for freedom of speech”

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6 Replies to “Victory! Geert Wilders Acquitted of Hate Speech Charges!”

  1. Wonderful ! Cheers and appreciation to a real champion ; an unflappable force who gave a voice to millions of others who were too intimidated to speak out.

    Say whatever else about him you want to about him ,but there is no denying he had the guts and courage to fight for something as worthy as freedom of speech even though swimming aginst the waves for years. He also opened the window on Islam so the world could have a better look at what a culture of blood it really is.

    Bravo to a great man- he should get the credit he deserves.

  2. wish it were over for good. However, the ppl. who brought these charges, though they have no legal standing to push it further in the Netherlands, will drag it up to the Euroweenie Court for more bashing.

    They have much deeper pockets than he has and the so-called European “Constitution” metes out draconian measures to those it steps on…

    Anyone wanting to donate to his cause, can go to his website. You can also send him an email there:

    http://www.geertwilders.nl/

  3. Thank you for linking to my post, Patrick! I’ve added Political Byline to my blogroll.
    It seems the Mr. Wilders’ acquittal after his thought crime trial may have helped the Dutch to shake themselves from the stupor of dhimmitude as they are no officially moving away from multikulti idiocy as policy and stressing integration and assimilation instead, Huzzah!

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