Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2006-02-16-Speech-4-139"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2006-02-16"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Explanations of vote2
dcterms:Language	"nl"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20060216.15.4-139"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2006-02-16-Speech-4-1402
lpv:speaker	lp:Jeanine Hennis-plasschaert2
lpv:spokenAs	member; Delegation to the EU-Romania Joint Parliamentary Committee (2004-09-15--2006-12-31)3 substitute; Temporary Committee on the alleged use of European countries by the CIA for the transport and illegal detention of prisoners (2006-01-19--2007-02-14)3 substitute; Delegation to the EU-Turkey Joint Parliamentary Committee (2004-09-15--2009-07-13)3 member; TRAN (2004-07-21--2007-01-14)3 substitute; LIBE (2004-07-22--2007-01-14)3 member; ALDE (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 unknown; Volkspartij voor Vrijheid en Democratie (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3
lpv:translated text	". Due to the subtle distinction that has been drawn, I was ultimately unable to give my endorsement to the proposal. I consider the edifying words in some paragraphs to be totally misplaced. The impression is once again being created that the free expression of opinion and freedom of the press are negotiable. I cannot, and indeed will not, put my name to that. To me, the free expression of opinion is an absolute right, and, in this connection, I would like to quote Voltaire, who said: ‘I may despise what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it’. In European liberal society, the freedom of religion goes hand in hand with the freedom to criticise a religion, and certainly those things that flow from it. The Islamic world may well protest, but this message should be hammered home to it in no uncertain terms. After all, if we run away from the wolf, we will end up being eaten by a bear. Through their schizophrenic and extremely guarded attitude, the EU and its Member States are bowing to the opinions of radical Muslims with a fundamentalist interpretation of the Koran. Never must threats and fear lead us to sell out our freedoms. History has taught us that problems do not so much arise through too many freedoms, but rather through their being restricted."@en1

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