....If you want a vision of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face—forever.
-George Orwell (1903–1950). O’Brien to Winston Smith, in "Nineteen Eighty-Four"
Ezra Levant is on trial before the infamous Canadian Human Rights Commission, for daring to publish the Mohammed Cartoons back in 2006.
See part of his Kafka-esque interrogation below. His interrogator - "human rights agent" Shirlene McGovern - is evil incarnate, and perfectly represents its banality:
This is the second of a three-part series; go to LGF to see the rest. The first clip is equally stunning as Mr. Levant opens by denoucing the court and mocking its legitimacy (transcript here).
Wait 'till Hillary wins in '08, and the perpetually aggrieved are running the show....
UPDATE: Alas, Mark Steyn already knows the drill; and he puts forth:
Thus the unending valse macabre of our times, as the supposedly progressive forces of tolerance are whirled around the floor by the avowedly intolerant. Ezra is rightly contemptuous of these "human rights commissions". Canadians should be ashamed of this show trial.
UPDATE II Sun 430P: Ezra Levant, our real-life Joseph K., posts on his trial:
The worst part is that there is no deterrent to spurious complaints -- there is no cost to making false accusations. That's where the "human rights chill" comes in: why would any rational publisher or editor report on sensitive subjects (read: radical Islam) if they knew they would be tagged with a no-win complaint?
That's the point I was making. And after I made it, Officer McGovern said "you're entitled to your opinions, that's for sure."
Well, actually, I'm not, am I? That's the reason I was sitting there. I don't have the right to my opinions, unless she says I do.
His site contains addition video clips as well. This should be the trial of the century; but the media seems to be ignoring it, maybe 'cause it raises the veil on our "progressive" Canadian neighbors that we should always be looking towards?
Well, maybe if there was some genital-flashing involved...
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That is positively terrifying, and I fear we are headed down this road.
"Behold The Liberal Paradise!"
Canada: Freedom of Speech succumbing to Kangaroo Courts of the Human Rights Commission
Proceedings against Ezra Levant are nothing short of ridiculous, but let's consider the implications for moderate Muslims. This "investigation" will further divide Muslims and non-Muslims in Canada. It will give credence to radicals' claims that the West is at war with Islam. It will antagonize non-Muslims and moderate Muslims will be pushed towards radicalization. Regardless of the outcome, once again Islamists skillfully manipulated Dhimmi justice system and came out as clear winners. Thank you, Human Right Commission!
Why do we even allow the Canadians to have a country??
My God, how dare we even consider building a wall along the Mexican border when the Canadians are far more dangerous??
At least the Mexicans perform a useful service.
Real clever, anonymous. How's that working out for you?
"Muslims against Sharia" understand the danger here, even if you don't.
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