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Mngxitama on Gareth Cliff

Posted November 13, 2010 by Jacques Rousseau

Gareth Cliff is perhaps smug, and he might even be a racist. But no evidence that I am aware of shows this to be the case. By contrast, we do now have clear evidence of the racist views held by Andile Mngxitama.

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On Zapiro, and Draw Mohammed Day

Posted May 26, 2010 by Jacques Rousseau

It’s not reasonable to claim that “respect for other cultures and faiths” demands that we refrain from criticism, or even ridicule, as these actions are meriting of both criticism and ridicule – perhaps in even louder voices than we currently allow ourselves.

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Zapiro angers the omnipotent

Zapiro angers the omnipotent

Posted May 21, 2010 by Jacques Rousseau

The points made by Zapiro, as well as by past examples of this same issue, are a reminder to you to get your house in order, so that there is no longer any need to mock or ridicule.

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