Charlie Hebdo’s Rights and Wrongs

In the wake of the terrorist attack on Charlie Hebdo in Paris, people worldwide have rallied in support of the principle that any person or publication should be free to broadcast whatever message it likes, however offensive, as long as it does not incite violence itself. But a just society must uphold other principles as well.

DAVOS – In the wake of the terrorist attack on the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris, declarations of “Je suis Charlie” have echoed worldwide. And, indeed, Charlie Hebdo should be free to publish what it likes, without fear of violence, as long as it does not directly incite violence itself. But does that mean that other news outlets and individuals should republish it?

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