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Flemming Rose & Yaron Discuss Free Speech in Europe | Yaron Interviews
Sep 16, 2023
Flemming Rose, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute, joins Yaron to discuss free speech in Europe. They explore the battle for freedom of speech, the necessity of fighting for this right, the pursuit of truth, the culture of self-censorship, and the challenges faced by the European Union. They also discuss the slippery slope of free speech in Europe, the culture of free speech in different parts of Europe, the implications of victory for Ukraine, media freedom and language law in Ukraine, the significance of the second commandment, the decline of free speech globally, and the danger of a monopoly over truth.
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- The proposed law in Denmark aims to criminalize burning holy books and raises concerns about the boundaries between art and offensive expressions.
- Different European countries have varying cultures of free speech, with Denmark and Germany having strong traditions, France emphasizing critiquing religion, and the United Kingdom experiencing growing concerns about encroachments on free speech.
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Proposed law on burning holy books and limitations on visual experiences
The proposed law in Denmark aims to criminalize the burning of holy books, including the Quran. It also raises questions about computer-generated simulation videos and other visual experiences. While the law focuses on the burning of holy books, including religious symbols, there are concerns about the boundaries between art and offensive expressions. The law aims to prevent individuals from claiming that their actions are performance art and using that as a defense. However, there is a debate about whether restrictions on performance art should be included. Overall, the law highlights the tension between freedom of speech and the need to protect religious sensitivities.
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