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Dead Constitution See other Dead Constitution Articles Title: Merkel OK's Prosecuting Journalist for Insulting Erdogan Merkel OKs Prosecuting Journalist for Insulting Erdogan by Stephen Lendman Merkels action is the latest example of how tyranny is replacing freedom in Western countries - fundamental rights being eliminated altogether. Free expression is most important. Without it all other rights are endangered. In response to German TV host Jan Bohmermann reading a satirical poem on ZDF television criticizing Erdogan, he filed a criminal complaint demanding prosecution for insulting a foreign head of state. Under a long outdated 1880s law, it carries a three-to-five year prison term. Enforcing it is a flagrant free expression violation. Germanys constitution guarantees it without making exception for when its offensive. Turkeys deputy prime minister Numan Kurtulmus outrageously accused Bohmermann of insulting 78 million Turks, ludicrously calling his criticism a serious crime against humanity (exceeding) all limits of shamelessness. Others earlier filed complaints against Bohmermanns satirical humor. Voltaire once said he might disagree with what was said, but would defend to the death the right to say it. Merkel is no Voltaire. In flagrant violation of Germanys constitution, she acknowledged differing views on the case, saying (t)he outcome is that the German government will give the authorization to pursue possible prosecution. Erdogans regime said Boehmermanns poem accused him of repressing minorities, kicking Kurds, and slapping Christians while watching child porn. It added he likes having sex with goats and sheep, and beats young girls while wearing a rubber mask. His early April satirical anti-Erdogan poem followed a mid-March controversy over NDR public television airing the satirical song, titled Erdowie, Erdowo, Erdogan. It accused him of living in a showy palace, supporting his brothers in faith from ISIS, and saying he jails journalists for writing things he doesnt like. It added (b)e nice to him since hes holding all the cards, referring to Brussels bribing him to warehouse desperate refugees from Syria and other countries, ravaged by US-led NATO wars, ones EU countries dont want. Ankara summoned Germanys ambassador, demanding deletion of the video from NDRs web site and social media ones. Following the Erdowie, Erdowo, Erdogan controversy, Germanys Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said the rule of law, the independence of the judiciary and protection of basic rights, which include freedom of the press and freedom of expression are values that must be protected. Merkel changed the rules. Protecting basic rights no longer matters. Stephen Lendman lives in Chicago. He can be reached at lendmanstephen@sbcglobal.net. His new book as editor and contributor is titled "Flashpoint in Ukraine: US Drive for Hegemony Risks WW III." http://www.claritypress.com/LendmanIII.html Visit his blog site at sjlendman.blogspot.com. Listen to cutting-edge discussions with distinguished guests on the Progressive Radio News Hour on the Progressive Radio Network. Post Comment Private Reply Ignore Thread Top Page Up Full Thread Page Down Bottom/Latest
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