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Breaking News - Allegedly 10 people killed at office of satirical magazine in Paris

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TerriBull Wed 07-Jan-15 11:50:23

Whilst we don't have all the facts, I have read that at least ten people have been killed at the offices of a satirical French magazine in Paris where gunmen have opened fire.

Given the troubled times we are living in should publications try to rein in the content of anything that might be deemed controversial to certain groups because scenarios like this one will make it hardly worth the loss of life/ves, or should free speech prevail at all costs?

pompa Tue 13-Jan-15 14:33:23

Regardless of the rights/wrongs of events in Paris, I cannot help but feel that Charlie Hebdo's front page today is poking the tiger with a pointed stick to see what will happen. The vast majority of Muslims have condemned the attacks, but this front page will be deeply offensive to all Muslims, including those that condemned the attacks.

granjura Mon 12-Jan-15 21:43:59

Here is another simple Fox News solution:

youtu.be/0w2ZS231BAQ

granjura Mon 12-Jan-15 20:09:05

The worst is, I have relatives there who are Tea Party types who actually believe Fox News = the only ones to tell the truth! They only watch Fox News (Murdoch!)- saw a brilliant Tweet about it by JK Rowling.

Could anyone copy the news video- just don't seem able to do it. Thanks.

Ariadne Mon 12-Jan-15 20:03:25

I saw the Fox News - someone had posted the clip on FaceBook. It is truly appalling that this sort of misrepresentation can happen, but more to the point is the fact that, many honourable, decent, stay at home Americans (only about 46% have a passport) might well believe it.

It is sensationalist journalism at its worst. Makes our red tops look incredibly tame.

granjura Mon 12-Jan-15 19:36:50

Nice to agree with Cameron, for once

Fox News man is 'idiot' for Birmingham Muslim comments – David Cameron

‘I choked on my porridge,’ British prime minister says in response to Steven Emerson’s claim that Birmingham is a ‘totally Muslim city’
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Steven Emerson, who claims to be a terrorism expert, told Fox News Birmingham was a ‘totally Muslim city’ and London patrolled by violent religious police

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Monday 12 January 2015 11.06 GMT

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The Fox News commentator who said the British city of Birmingham was a no-go zone for non-Muslims is a “complete idiot”, the prime minister, David Cameron, has said.

granjura Mon 12-Jan-15 19:33:20

Sorry, tried to copy the Fox News about Birmingham, but the other one came up about killing Muslims.

granjura Mon 12-Jan-15 19:32:15

crooksandliars.com:8080/cltv/2015/01/foxs-wingnut-pirro-we-need-kill

KatyK Mon 12-Jan-15 19:24:00

granjura - this Brummie saw the excerpt of Stephen Emerson saying that Birmingham was a no go area for non-muslims confused In actual fact 22% of our citizens are Muslim and we all seem to get along OK most of the time. I live here and can go where I please. He also said that in parts of London Muslims walk around with weapons and beat up anyone who isn't Muslim. What an absolute idiot. They spoke to him on our local news tonight and he has apologised profusely. The trouble is some Americans will believe him. Birmingham was the only UK city in the top 10 cities world-wide, so we can't be that bad! Jokers like this we don't need in the present situation.

Mishap Mon 12-Jan-15 19:16:45

Yes - I saw that the poor man was suffering from depression, so there was more to it. But meeting those families must have been so hard for him.

granjura Mon 12-Jan-15 19:12:27

Did any Brummies see the Fox News?

And this, again from Fox News. The solution is so easy, isnt't it? ((((O))))

crooksandliars.com:8080/cltv/2015/01/foxs-wingnut-pirro-we-need-kill

KatyK Mon 12-Jan-15 18:35:15

Sorry crossed posts

KatyK Mon 12-Jan-15 18:34:36

Daily mail online has it.

merlotgran Mon 12-Jan-15 18:34:33

www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2906808/Police-commissioner-shot-dead-office-meeting-relatives-Charlie-Hebdo-victim-claim-French-TV-news.html

It seems he was already depressed and overworked so maybe the killings were the final straw?

Agus Mon 12-Jan-15 18:32:32

You will find the report on PARIS (INTELLIHUB) if your Google Paris Police Commissioner. Sorry I can't do links

jinglbellsfrocks Mon 12-Jan-15 18:31:25

Yes. I meant a fair share.

Eloethan Mon 12-Jan-15 18:22:04

My husband saw it on Twitter.

nigglynellie Mon 12-Jan-15 18:21:00

Surely not Agus! Nothing about it on the news this evening, I wonder why?!

Eloethan Mon 12-Jan-15 18:20:15

Yes, exactly, *Riverwalk".

Riverwalk Mon 12-Jan-15 18:08:47

I'm not asking for a totally secular TFTD, just fair dibs.

jinglbellsfrocks Mon 12-Jan-15 18:06:47

says here about people wanting secular thought for the day

Sorry to digress from the thread.

Agus Mon 12-Jan-15 18:04:12

It has been reported that the Paris Police Commisioner allegedly shot himself. There is also a theory that he was murdered to quell information he had uncovered.

I wonder if we will ever be told the truth.

janeainsworth Mon 12-Jan-15 17:53:43

I suspect that Thought for the Day is faith-based because of something in the BBC's Constitution.
At one time, there was a Daily Service which I think is still broadcast on long-wave, and Thought for the Day replaced that on FM.

nigglynellie Mon 12-Jan-15 17:51:38

Maybe, Maybe not! If so I wonder what the reply was?!! Prayer for the day would of course be religious based, but I would have thought that Thought for the day could include everyone religious or not, after all it would give a broader perspective and would no doubt be interesting and thought provoking. Bring it on!

Riverwalk Mon 12-Jan-15 17:38:12

niggly do you really think no-one has already pointed this out to the BBC?

Riverwalk Mon 12-Jan-15 17:36:33

Yes, Jings, Thought For The Day, along with Prayer For The Day (fair enough) are faith-based.

Not very fair is it?

I'm offended.