“… within days, some of Israel’s opponents fell into “Hamas atrocity denial”. In contrast, Holocaust denial took years to rear its ugly head in the West.” – @shereetrotter1
“Women aren’t mentioned at all; neither is breastfeeding. Childbirth is described just once in list form as ‘birthing’; a less specific word with quite different connotations and usages.” – @gcsarahjean
“The gaping chasm between the allegations and the actual figures is both astounding and deeply unsettling.” – @AKADaneGiraud
Through the debate we see that free speech is not an abstract conception. It is, as Dr Moon argues, a thread in the fabric of society and state suppression of speech does lead to citizens self-censorship.
“The ‘progressive’ world seems either against us or quiet. More than ever in my lifetime.” – @KiwiDaveC
“I feel sorry for the actress… But the world was not crying out for Ms. Barrera’s perspective on this particular conflict.” – @AKADaneGiraud
“This is the most shocking statement. @UnPressed has airbrushed the murderous barbaric Hamas death squads out of the equation” – @daphna_nz
“One of New Zealand’s top lobbyists is reported today to be helping select the National Government’s Beehive staff. Wayne Eagleson is a partner at lobbying firm Thompson Lewis, and has been called into the Beehive to help with the recruitment of top staff who will be running the new government.” – Bryce Edwards
“Accused public persons have the right to defend themselves, and they are innocent under the law until proven guilty. However, do they have the right to anonymity?” – Christopher Longhurst
“…few should be surprised that many Jews have completely gone to ground. The issue now is how long they stay there” – @AKADaneGiraud