Freedom of Speech in a Globalized World:
The Netherlands after the Murders of Pim Fortuyn and Theo van Gogh
Professor: Jeroen Dewulf
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
12:00 - 1:30pm
Harris Conference Room, 119 Moses Hall
After the killings of the politician Pim Fortuyn in 2002 and the filmmaker Theo van Gogh in 2004, a fierce debate ensued in the Netherlands about the future of freedom of speech in a globalized world. Both Fortuyn and van Gogh had indeed become victims because of their radical statements. In the debate following their killings, many voiced fears that freedom of speech may be at risk even in the Netherlands, a country with a tradition of unrestrained expression of biting criticism. In this lecture, we will revisit the tensions that arose after the killings and reflect from a Dutch point of view upon the consequences of globalization and immigration for the future of freedom of speech. |
