After the most lethal and devastating terrorist attack ever, 7.5 years without a repeat is not a record to be rebuked and scorned, much less criminalized."

VOA: standard.2009.08.24

"We feel this a complete travesty of justice. We feel it is not only a travesty of justice because truth does not hold sway there, but people should not be criminalized for exercising their basic right to freedom of expression,".

VOA: standard.2009.12.28

In fact, the "test of consequences" is already being applied rigorously in European media and courts, where any act or threat of violence whether by a jihadist, insane person, or counter-jihadist is defined as a "consequence" of statements that are critical of some aspect of Islam and, therefore, to be criminalized.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: ClintonIhsanoglu

In fact, the "test of consequences" is already being applied rigorously in European media and courts, where any act or threat of violence -- whether by a jihadist, insane person, or counter-jihadist -- is defined as a "consequence" of statements that are critical of some aspect of Islam and, therefore, to be criminalized.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy

According to a report released in May 2011 by the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association, same-sex relations are still criminalized in 76 countries, and in five of those countries, the death penalty can be applied to those who violate the laws.

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