>> it's part of a broader targeting of muslims that occurs across western europe and at every level of society. > Except of course it isn’t. Caricatures poking

>> it's part of a broader targeting of muslims that occurs across western europe and at every level of society. > Except of course it isn’t. Caricatures poking fun at various religions are common... Oh come on, his statement is clearly not just about caricatures, but about a general trend, not only in french society, which is especially toxic towards religious people, but especially to Muslims. The evidence is abundant and anyone who has not an axe to grind, like yourself, will have no issue in acknowledging these facts. > There are a couple of fundamental human rights to which everyone is entitled. Really, is that so? Can you provide scientific evidence for this or do we have to take you word for it? Can we discover those 'fundamental human rights' under the microscope or are 'enlightened' individuals going to dictate to others what are and aren't 'fundamental human rights'? > On the other hand, nobody has a right not to be upset Rights are just arbitrary inventions of the human mind so any society has the power to implement whatever rights they like. Not that I am in favour of that, just trying to make it clear that those platitudes you acquired in your circles are farcical. Apropos farcical, there are enough cases which are evidence that people apparently are entitled to be upset, because whenever powerful individuals in french society are mocked or ridiculed the consequences are very different e.g. Charlie Hebdo fired Maurice Sinet (who had been drawing political cartoons since the 50s!) for mocking Sarkozy's son. Again I expect no concession from you whatsoever, you clearly have a big axe to grind, just putting this out there as a reference for neutral observers.