May 13, 2012

Should critically discussing Islam be a form of hate speech?

Several days ago, I noted with interest that Danish journalist and historian Lars Hedegaard has been acquitted by a unanimous Dutch Supreme Court of charges that he violated Holland's notorious "hate speech" laws.  His crime?  He made a pub...

March 24, 2012

Chicken sandwiches for family bad, ice cream for same-sex marriage good?

Ben & Jerry's ice cream is ubiquitous.  You can buy it in supermarkets, video stores, gas stations, movie theaters, pizza outlets, and ice cream shops around the world.  And besides just making and selling ice cream, Ben and Jerry are o...