the australian is howling offence. but calling bill leak a racist is free speech too | david marr /

Published at 2017-03-15 02:36:46

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Those who thunder over a protest on Q&A miss the point entirely. An often brilliant cartoonist was afforded the just to insult – just as his critics should be Seems the Australian only recognises free speech when it’s speaking. The paper is demanding an apology from the ABC because demonstrators in Monday night’s Q&A audience called Bill Leak a racist. Imagine! How insulting! How offensive! Related: Bill Leak,cartoonist for the Australian, dies aged 61 I loathe political correctness. I value highly the just to say exactly what is on my intellect. So did Bill Leak Related: Q&A: protesters interrupt debate on Bill Leak, and accusing cartoonist of racism Continue reading...

Source: theguardian.com