The Daily Targum: Experts discuss ‘tyranny of speech’ in relation to Charlie Hebdo attacks
“...“My newspaper did not republish Charlie Hebdo cartoons as many of the newspapers about the world didn’t do, especially in the United States,” he said. “It is not a decision that I am proud of.”
Rose said he would have been happy to see republication of the cartoons, but understands the decision.
The staff of the newspaper and the writers face great challenges when publishing controversial subjects, Rose said. In attempt to promote unconventional thoughts, they are putting themselves in danger, he said.
“It’s a huge pressure for the employees. People have to go to psychologists. They cannot sleep at night,” Rose said.
Many newspapers in the United States, such The New York Times, refuse to publish cartoons because they do not want to fuel a spark, Rose said. Publishing such controversial cartoons may cause more terrorist attacks, uprisings and riots.
Another reason the cartoons should be republished is because they are news, Rose said.
“Publication does not mean endorsement. We publish things that I find offensive, but nevertheless, I publish them,” Rose said.”
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Rose said he would have been happy to see republication of the cartoons, but understands the decision.
The staff of the newspaper and the writers face great challenges when publishing controversial subjects, Rose said. In attempt to promote unconventional thoughts, they are putting themselves in danger, he said.
“It’s a huge pressure for the employees. People have to go to psychologists. They cannot sleep at night,” Rose said.
Many newspapers in the United States, such The New York Times, refuse to publish cartoons because they do not want to fuel a spark, Rose said. Publishing such controversial cartoons may cause more terrorist attacks, uprisings and riots.
Another reason the cartoons should be republished is because they are news, Rose said.
“Publication does not mean endorsement. We publish things that I find offensive, but nevertheless, I publish them,” Rose said.”
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