Jihad Watch: What has happened to the freedom of speech? Minnesota man facing charges for anti-Islam drawings

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"Given what our Supreme Court has done to protect the right to free speech, it baffles me that the government has not dismissed this case," says Elyea's lawyer.

Ah, but in this case Muslims are offended.

"Hearing set for man who posted anti-Islam drawings," by David Unze for the St. Cloud Times, April 23:

A June 1 hearing has been scheduled for the Waite Park man who admitted posting anti-Islam drawings at various locations in St. Cloud.

The hearing is an opportunity for Sidney Allen Elyea to dispute a civil charge that he violated a city ordinance prohibiting posting materials on fixtures. Elyea faces two civil charges that each carry a maximum fine of $250.

Elyea has admitted posting the drawings and said he did so to educate others about Islam. The city charged Elyea through the civil process after county attorneys in Benton and Stearns counties declined to file criminal charges of obscenity or defamation against him, saying that what he posted was protected speech.

So two county attorneys thought that Elyea was exercising his freedom of speech, and yet the city pressed forward with a case anyway. Why is that? Why are Muslims being set up in this country as a protected class that must not be criticized or offended? Who else enjoys such protection? Why, no one, of course. And no one should. Read more at Jihad Watch...