The public prosecution department on Friday afternoon stated that Geert Wilders is not guilty of discriminating against Muslims. Earlier on Friday it announced he should also be found not guilty of inciting hatred.
If you don't know who Geert Wilders is, look him up. This was a hugely important case in the Netherlands and in Europe, as the chilling effect a conviction would have had on free speech (especially of the politically incorrect type) would have been devastating to protecting Western ideals.
Dealing earlier on Friday with incitement to hatred, Van Roessel and Velleman said some comments could incite hatred against Muslims if taken out of context, but if the complete text is considered, it can be seen that Wilders is against the growing influence of Islam and not against Muslims per sé.
I can splice pretty much anything into meaning whatever I want so this is merely common sense, which alas is none too common. Now we have to rein the Human Rights Tribunals in Canada under control. If it's against the law it should be dealt with in court. If not, kangaroo "tribunals" to muzzle people are no part of a free democratic society. Hopefully this moves the Dutch in that direction.
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