I'm not saying I agree with all that Charlie Hebdo does. But I do feel that all things are open to criticism. Everyone has their right to their beliefs and views, just as everyone has their right to criticise those beliefs and views. Above all, I believe that no one has the right to take life over an insult, perceived or real.
I feel the recent events in France are important and as an artist, I feel they are relevant to me.
That said, I don't believe has the right to publish or broadcast downright offensive materials either. I do think there should be a line, otherwise it is just mass-disseminated hate-speech and that can't be condoned either.
The way to draw the line is through discussion and negotiation. If I know anyone who thinks that when a party feels that line has been crossed, the acceptable sanction is a multiple assassination, then I have sorely misjudged you.
My thoughts go out to the families of all the murdered people at Charlie Hebdo, and the police officers killed in the line of duty.
Follow me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CurtisAllenIllustratorAnd my Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/shop/capndred
