Posted on 10/15/2010 9:54:59 AM PDT by JoeProBono
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.
Prosecutors Birgit van Roessel and Paul Velleman reached their conclusions after a careful reading of interviews with and articles by the anti-Islam politician and a viewing of his anti-Koran film Fitna.
They said comments about banning the Koran can be discriminatory, but because Wilders wants to pursue a ban on democratic lines, there is no question of incitement to discrimination 'as laid down in law'.
On the comparison of the Koran with Mein Kampf, the prosecutors said the comparison was 'crude but that did not make it punishable'.
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.
On Tuesday, the prosecutors said the MP should not be found guilty of group insult.
The public prosecution department was forced to take the case by the high court after anti-racism campaigners protested at its refusal to prosecute Wilders.
A glimmer of sanity. Amazing.
Now watch the Religion of Peace errupt in riots and violence.
Nice find. Thanks!
So I imagine the “religion of peace” will begin with the rioting, burning and raping any minute now...
What’s Dutch for Hooray?!
I have watched Gert’s efforts and this trial from the get go...He put his life on the line in a huge way as the Islamists are after him 24/7.
This is great news for freedom of speech to oppose the Islamic threat....except in our country. ;(
Credit goes to Free Republic as someone hear linked to Atlas Shugs for another article and there it was also about Gert. Free Rebublic covers the world!
There is still the necessity for the judges to agree to drop the charges. Lets hope fear does not prevail
How nice of them to find him not guilty of group insult.
Joy and Whoopi have left the building!
That is great news. It’s a travesty that he could be accused for simply speaking the truth in the first place. A glimpse as to what conservatives face if the left remains in charge much longer in the US.
Excelsior!
Charged with “discrimination”...
as in, “filtering based on value or preference”.
I guess I “discriminate” when I allow pets and children in my house but not vermin.
Yes, I saw that...amazing truth in a very acceptable way of revealing Islam for what it is. This was actually played in Britains Parliment....but not without a fight to get it there.
His story is amazing and he is worth following for his stand against Islam. Strong individual to be sure.
Thanks for posting ‘Fitna’ link for those who have not seen...worth the view and just one of the reasons Gert was sued by the Moslems.
Thanks DarkSkies...I e-mailed Gert congradulations. Awesome victory and hopefully no loose ends when all is said and done.
I just emailed him too!
“Fitna” is a true depiction of islam...there is a warning though as it shows scenes from 9/11 right from the beginning then other “hits”...as well as a beheading...but they block out the actual act just as it happens...
I know people might have weak stomacks for this..I thought I would but I needed to see the reality of Islam....and this film does it as tastefully as one could present a death cult.
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