This is good, but it needs to be a consistent policy. The Muslims who threatened Mila do not accept the principle of the freedom of speech. They are unlikely ever to do so. Either France will defend that principle, or surrender it. That goes for all the other countries in the free world as well. And despite these charges, so far, the record of defense of this idea, the linchpin of any free society, is not good.
“France charges teens for death threats over anti-Islam remarks,” Al Jazeera, June 17, 2020 (thanks to The Religion of Peace):
Three teenagers have been charged in France after a high-school girl received death threats for expletive-laden social media remarks about Islam, according to a prosecutor.
The case of 16-year-old Mila – who made her remarks about Islam on an Instagram post that went viral – revived debate in France about freedom of speech, and highlighted deep societal divisions on the topic.
Mila’s family was placed under police protection amid the fallout, and she had to change schools.
On Wednesday, Vienne Prosecutor Audrey Quey said three teens – one aged 16 and two aged 17 – have been charged in the case….
The 17-year-olds admitted to investigators earlier this month that they had collected Mila’s private online data and passed it on to the younger boy….
In February, French President Emmanuel Macron came out in defence of Mila, saying the right to blaspheme was enshrined in the constitution and that she needed to be protected.
An investigation into possible charges of provoking racial hatred against Mila was abandoned in January….
mortimer says
Islam actually promotes the killing of those who ‘mention something impermissible’ about Islam.
Punishment of Blasphemers from Sharia manual Reliance of the Traveller’:
“The (DHIMMI) agreement is also violated (A: with respect to the offender alone) if the state has stipulated that any of the following things break it, and one of the subjects does so anyway, though if the state has not stipulated that these break the agreement, then they do not; namely, if one of the subject people:
-5- mentions something impermissible about Allah, the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace), or Islam.” – Reliance of the Traveller’ Chapter ‘O’ 11.10.05.
Sharia permits anyone to kill those who verbally oppose Islam, since they are at war with Islam:
“There is no indemnity obligatory for killing a non-Muslim (harbi) at war with Muslims.” -Reliance of the Traveller, o4.17, p.593
“We have already discussed killing the person who, with intent, curses the Prophet, belittles him or slights him in any way. The judgement in this case is clear.” (i.e. death) – Qadhi Iyaadh in ash-Shifa, Volume No.2, Page No. 27
Note: by verbally criticizing Islam, a kafir is considered to be a ‘KAFIR HARBI’ … a disbeliever who is fighting Islam. Thus, the ‘kafir harbi’ must be killed.
I doubt any Muslim reading this post will condemn a word of the above, since he would be criticizing Sharia law, thus making himself a blasphemer who deserves to be killed.
Ray Jarman says
Mortimer,
As usual, great comment.
PHOENIX says
Mortimer, I learn a great deal about Islam through your posts, I fact check and your posts are accurate! This information should be made available to all westerners, I would never have given Islam a thought until the escalation of ‘events’ that have built up over the years. Viewing documentaries, watching YouTube programs, Sabotage the movie, Imams and Muslim ideology.
We are living through a crisis in the west with BLM, ANTIFA, MBH, CAIR, etc. All these groups want to destroy our country and democracy. I am having difficulty comprehending why governors and mayors taking this ‘disastrous’ trend so nonchalant. The Red/Green alliance is turning up the volume, all with the same goal in mine, destroy America. What these useful idiots do not realize is Islam will never allow a non-Muslim to be in a position of power, so they will silently ‘disappear’
Thank You for your thoughtful insight.
James Lincoln says
You are correct regarding mortimer’s knowledge of Islam.
He could actually be a Jihad Watch feature writer…
gravenimage says
Agreed, PHOENIX and James.
gravenimage says
+1
mortimer says
BIG NEWS! It is now considered HATE SPEECH when Muslims in France make DEATH THREATS.
There goes a big part of Sharia law.
France is making it harder to practice REAL ISLAM in France. They have admitted that Islam is incompatible with French values.
Michael Copeland says
Another promising sign is that French prosecutors seem to have discovered that Islam is not a race. They have not proceeded with the possible racial hatred charges.
Dawne says
Wouldn’t surprise me if the judiciary had been leaned on by Macron to make this decision – he must be concerned about the growing support in France for the National Rally party. He’ll be looking for ways to diffuse the concern amongst French citizens over the rise of sharia in France.
Michael Copeland says
The article does not disclose what the teens have been charged with. Making death threats would be the appropriate charge. There is no need to involve so-called hate speech.
keith O says
Mortimer
Excellent, now we just need other western countries to pull on their big girl panties, stand up on their hind legs and follow suite.
Mudslimes need to be made to understand that their behavior is not acceptable in civilized countries.
LB says
Yes, that’s all fine and dandy but you’re ignoring the elephant in the room. France has MILLIONS OF MUSLIMS (and counting) in it who have created hundreds of no-go zones in almost all French big cities and they’re not showing any signs of stopping their expansion. Do you honestly think they give a damn about French laws?
France can keep writing meaningless letters on a paper, but that won’t change a thing because their immigration policy still remains OPEN DOOR (for muslims and Africans only, of course). And even if they by some miracle decide to close their borders, that will not do anything against the muslims who are already inside of them. Until the French start MASS DEPORTATIONS and MASS MOSQUE CLOSURES (as the first step), I will not be convinced that they are doing anything to combat the muslim threat.
As for these two muslims, they will receive a slap on the wrist as punishment (if even that because they’re minors) and that will be it, but the girl will be forced to live HER ENTIRE LIFE in constant fear. So who got the bigger punishment of the two?
Lavéritétriomphera says
The Muslim community also lives in fear.
gravenimage says
Of other Muslims, certainly.
LB says
Fear of what? Not getting their free welfare money on time? Get real.
Lavéritétriomphera says
@LB
The Islamic world is a prison system based on fear, Muslims cannot get along and they fear their jailers. Keep in mind the Algerian civil war, many Algerian people fled to France. I believe they rightly fear and abhor the Islamists
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algerian_Civil_War.
gravenimage says
Lavéritétriomphera–with all respect–I’m afraid that the idea that all Muslims coming to the West are fleeing Islam is mistaken.
Many come here to impose Islam on us–just as these thugs threatening this French girl have done.
James Lincoln says
+1
Michał Moś says
First, the girl showed far-reaching stupidity, thus writing about Islamists, while knowing what they are capable of. And secondly … finally, the European judiciary put on boxing gloves and fights these blackmailers. She has committed stupidity, and they also have no right to bully us.
G179 says
The word you were looking for is bravery.
Never blame the bullied. Blame the bully.
PHOENIX says
So, we should just ‘shut up’?….More people, not less should speak out about this ‘cult’ of evil.
John Magne Trane says
All people should speak up against those who follow Muhammad’s Islam. If we had done it since the start, it wouldn’t be such a big problem as it is now.
Would you say the same about people who critisize the Nazis, that they are stupid?
Islam, the version that Muhammad followed, is a plague on the world, and needs to be treated just like Naziism is.
gravenimage says
Good posts, G179, PHOENIX, and John.
David says
Churchill made comments about Islam before the turn of the last century. He recognised the threat even then.
Rufolino says
No wonder the Islamic/Leftist alliance wants to get rid of his statue in London.
gravenimage says
Now telling the truth is “stupid”? Don’t you see what you are admitting?
David M says
Go hide in your basement you surrender monkey. You make me sick..
James Lincoln says
Michał Moś,
If every last non-muslim were as brave as Mila, islam could be defeated…
terry sullivan says
problem is that france has millions and millions of moslems and hundreds of no go zones–most cities have moslem no go zones
Walter Sieruk says
What cowards three teenage Muslims are for making threats against a 16 year old girl .Those three teenage Muslims with all their vicious Islamic hate do reflect a adult Muslims react if Islam is criticized ,in any way. no matter how mild that criticism might be.
This is yet a further example of the obvious truth. Which is that Islam is based not on reason and logic but on violent emotions and strong feelings of deadly malice.
Lavéritétriomphera says
“First, the girl showed far-reaching stupidity, thus writing about Islamists, while knowing what they are capable of“.
That is exactly what the Islamists want to hear.
We have really bad memories of the blasphemy law, and freedom of expression is a fundamental right in France.
PHOENIX says
So, we should just ‘shut up’?….If we do, they (Muslims) will never allow an opportunity to subjugate non-Muslims….rather then ‘submit’ more people should voice their disgust for Islamists.
Lavéritétriomphera says
@PHOENIX
There are people in France and elsewhere that voice publicly their disgust for islamists. That is why the Islamists want the repeal of the law on freedom of public expression. And they referred to a so-called blasphemy law, which does not exist in France and which they intentionally confuse with a hate speech, for their own political ends.
Walter Sieruk says
Making death threats is despicable and wrong . To make thing worse those threats are directed against a young girl. Those making those threats of death against this young person are showing that their religion can’t be defined with reason valid augments based on logic ,so the followers of that religion resort to making death threats.
Classy Infidel says
The girl Mila still hasn’t been back to school nor has she ventured outside since the multitude of threats she received on her Instagram. She doesn’t feel safe anywhere, so she remains locked up in her home, or possibly a relocated home, with police protection. Muslims destroyed her life very efficiently, before and after her Instagram clip.
gravenimage says
Yes–the victimization of this girl continues.
gravenimage says
France: Three Muslim teens charged for threatening to murder high-school girl for criticizing Islam
…………………
Well, this is something.
Rufolino says
It may be something but it will make little difference to grave future France currently faces.
gravenimage says
Rufolino, I think it is important to celebrate small victories, while not overstating their significance.
Giacomo Latta says
The time will come when 10,000 muslims issue death threats against one individual for having critiqued Islam. Then what will you do now that you ”own” Islam, Macron?
David Darman says
Imprison all 10,000 for lengthy terms.
gravenimage says
This will eventually bankrupt us, unfortunately.
Lavéritétriomphera says
Bonjour gravenimage,
Victims do not exist without executioners, and I never said that all the psychopaths who live in the Muslim world are fleeing from war, misery and Islam. They export terror, pitting people against people.
Amitiés