Oxford votes on whether Irving and Griffin should address Union
"The issue at stake was whether an invitation to the Holocaust-denying historian David Irving and the leader of the British National Party, Nick Griffin, to address a forum on free speech at the Oxford Union on Monday should be withdrawn".
I am more certain that the Holocaust occurred than I am that there is a God. There are some accounts of history that are not as truthful as they should be. Surely, any historian worth his salts must accept that the Holocaust did happen and that it was a shameful display of mans inhumanity towards man?
Legally, freedom of speech in this country is more limited than in the USA. We do not have the human right to absolute freedom of speech. I do not have a problem with anyone debating what I deem to be unacceptable views, their views could and should be defeated by counter arguments. I hope Oxford University can rise to the challenge rather than cop out by gagging speakers. I think it would be hypocritical to have a debate on free speech if those who pulled out dictated who should not be allowed a voice. Surely the students are mature enough to listen to both sides and vote on the debate rather than vote to silence views they are opposed to?
A mixture of law, politics, autobiography and humour. Once described as "The Devilish Advocate" (Guardian), I do have the ability to provoke a response. Sometimes it comes from someone who uses a thought process, and sometimes from jerks usually associated with the knee.
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Saturday, November 24, 2007
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