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Brigitte Bardot on trial for Muslim slur
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Published: 15.04.08, 23:20
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1. she's still beautiful
Myackie ,   Austin, TX   (04.15.08)
and it's nice to see an actor getting older and NOT have tons of plastic surgery which always looks freakish.
2. Brigitte on trial yet again for .... stating the truth
Raymond in DC ,   Washington, DC USA   (04.16.08)
So, the prosecutor is "a little tired of prosecuting Mrs. Bardot." Well then, stop prosecuting her. Bardot is in the right. If Europe doesn't wake up to the threat it will soon be too late.
3. It is a crime to tell the truth in France, now.
Rivkah   (04.16.08)
4. BRAVO BRIGITTE BARDOT,clap,clap,clap..........
bershad   (04.16.08)
5. She's Right, You Know...
Austin ,   UK   (04.16.08)
I am not Jewish, but I read Ynet news because it is one of few sources that are not afraid to tell the truth as it is when it comes to Europe and Muslims. BBC, Sky, and other European networks are a joke. Muslims have - for the lack of a better word - invaded western Europe in the last twenty years. There are whole "no-go" areas in UK, France, Germany, the Benelux countries, and other European states where Islam reign supreme. They don't respect our culture, our acceptance of homosexuality and women's rights, our law and order, or our secularism. It's pretty scary nowadays to see an all-encompassing burka on a woman and than have her speak in a clear Queen's English. She is British, but she might as well have been born in Saudi-Arabia. As Muslims move in, life moves out. All natives that financially can, move out. Even if you can't financially afford it but you are a Jew, homosexual, lesbian, African non-Muslim, or another minority, you LEAVE that ghetto ASAP or risk severe problems. Good-bye UK. Thousands of British ex-pats now live in Australia for this very reason. In 150 years, Europe will cease to be. Never forget that Muhammad prophesied the fall of Rome to Islam. I just never thought it would be true.
6. Don't celeberate too much!
IRAN#1   (04.16.08)
She don't like jews either. Now clap clap clap.
7. Thought Hindus had sacred cows
Ilan ,   Ariel   (04.16.08)
Bardot has been controversial since ending her film career. She is a strident animal-rights activist, but speaking out for animals is not punishiable as long as what is said isn't offensive to Moslems. It is bad enough to prosecute private people for their speech, but to do so selectively only compounds the wrong.
8. Muslims incite hatred
Kyle ,   Southpark, CO, USA   (04.16.08)
Why don't they put themselves on trial?
9. The French Have Slowly Surrendered To Islam
Not Jewish ,   USA   (04.16.08)
Brigitte hasn't, isn't she a beautiful woman.
10. Prosecutor Should APOLOGIZE To Mrs. Bardot.
Maansingh ,   The Netherlands   (04.16.08)
Quote :"Muslim community was destroying our country and imposing its acts". "Muslim community" is NOT a race -- so, it should NOT be termed as "racial hatred". "Muslim" is a practitioner of a particular religion -- and I see NOTHING in the article at hand that qualifies for 'religious hatred'. Prosecutor Anne de Fontette has gotten it WRONG -- she should APOLOGIZE to Mrs. Bardot for having her prosecuted on a wrong idea. BTW saying "sheep-slaughtering Muslims" can NOT be considered to be a lie -- it is a FACT. Or have all the Muslims become vegetarians ? IF mentioning a FACT is considered to be too painful for the Muslims -- then the Muslims have taken birth in a wrong place called planet EARTH !!
11. Sorry, Ynet, your figure is not correct!
Abel Shoni ,   France   (04.16.08)
"France is home to 5 million Muslim", now nearly 9 million without including illegal immigrants, among them a great number who are Islam African natives. When I was young, sheep were slaughtered in ...bathrooms! Love France, share her ancestral values, or leave her. I do love Brigitte Bardot for fighting the good fight. While the prosecutor said she was getting tired of Brigitte, a much greater number is getting exasperated by such traitors. France - and Europe - is under Muslim threat, and heading for disaster. On one side "liberté chérie", on the other sharia. Choice is yours, mine has been made for long time, and I will never give up. A fake prophet and a fake religion versus the Christian roots of my France "they" want to hurt, and started hurting. Vive Brigitte, vive Reuters, vive la France! Move on, France is not for sale! You are not happy, go/return to one of the 22 Islam countries! They are waiting for you!!! I invite the prosecutor to bring an action against me. I'm ready!
12. Austin; Europe will fall in one decade.
Palestiniansareamyth ,   USA   (04.16.08)
The 150 year prediction is way too optimistic. There's no difference between Saudi Arabia and Europe when it comes to free speech. There's only free speech for Muslims who can say the most racist, vile anti-semitic comments without fear of prosecution. But one little negative comment on Muslims will get you fined or in prison. This is Islamofacism at it's worse. Even more frightening because it's happenning in Europe! My sympathies go out to you and like-minded Europeans but unfortunately you're the minority. The majority of Europeans are cowards who would rather blame America and Israel for the world's problems rahter than radical Muslims. Europe is lost and will soon become an Arab Muslim continent. It's sad but true.
13. Oh please
Libneniyyeh ,   Beirut/Canada   (04.16.08)
If you compare the basics of Judaism and Islam you'll find very little, if no difference. And to my friend number 5, why is it scary to see an educated, fluent women dressed in a burqa? Afraid that she might have brains under the veil? She respects herself
14. BARDOT IS 100 % RIGHT ! BARDOT IS A RESISTANT
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15. RE#3 Rivkah - 100% YES!
Christy ,   Boston, US   (04.16.08)
It's a crime to tell truths like these in many western nations. It seems OK for some groups to denounce Jews, Christians & the West .. nobody gets dragged into court for this, even when violence is urged. But, just stating the obvious about one group in particular will land you in jail in many countries!
16. HOORAY for courage
hymie zoltsveis ,   NYC USA   (04.16.08)
Hooray for Ms Bardot's courage to speak the obvious, and care enough to sound the warning. Shame on the liberals who pass these silly, weakening laws, that punish people for free speech and speaking teh truth....islam is a terminal disease. Israel had better wise up real soon. Islime seeks to eliminate Jews and Israel. The liberalism of Israel's "leaders" threatens its existence. SHAME ON THE MEN OF FRANCE. They have allowed this courageous lady (Ms Bardot) to defend the nation----a job once done by men.
17. disgusting!
wildmandxb ,   dubai-UAE   (04.16.08)
what utterly disgusts me is the amount of jews replying with favor to ms.bardot's comments! Don't you people know that she has an immense amount of hatred against jews?!?! or is it that you only like to listen and comment on what you feel good about! this shows how much of intetolerable, uneducated, silly people you are!
18. 15 Christy: That tells you the devil is behind the scenes
Rivkah   (04.16.08)
orchestrating a lot of things since the laws are selectively used to prosecute Christians and Jews.
19. 5 - a lesson to learn
mike ,   israel (formerly usa   (04.16.08)
what you wrote is not much different from what bardot said and, being under the laws of the EU, could find yourself in breach of those same statutes. of course it is absurd, but this is just more reason to resist being a full-blown member of the EU.
20. #6 & 17 don't get it. It's not about the religion.
Global Citizen ,   Israel & USA   (04.16.08)
It is about random spreading of terrorism that is endorsed by Islamism. Albert Enstein and Albert Schweitzer had their periods of denying Judaism - do we really care? No. Because they gave the world so much good. Do we care if pro-animal-rights Bardot is an anti-Semite? No, sorry - no-one has ever been murdered in her name.
21. don't be fooled...
yosef ,   paris   (04.16.08)
this has-been actress has become a misfit WHO HATES JEWS even worse than muslims.
22. Islam and Judaism
aj ,   CA   (04.16.08)
Libnaniye, you can make whatever superficial comparisons you want about Judaism and Islam, but they are about as different as the sun and the moon. Any similarities stem from the fact that Mohamed was a plagiarist.
23. One can be for animal rights
Chaya ,   Bat Yam, Israel   (04.16.08)
And not necessarily follow the whole 'green left wing agenda.'
24. Illegal?
Stublore ,   Dublin,Eire   (04.16.08)
Ms Bardot's lawyers should have pointed out that islam is not a race, therefore she cannot be sued for inciting racial hatred. If possible she should also appeal the decision on the same grounds. As a stand Ms Bardot should refuse to pay the fine on the above basis, perhaps she should also seek new lawyers, preferably ones who know the difference between race and choosing a religion.
25. Bridgette Bardot is not Racist
JordanisPalestine   (04.16.08)
Bardot's comments may be bigoted, but they are not racist. Most of the people she's complaining about are Arabs and the Arabs are CAUCASIAN-the same race as Bridgette Bardot!!!!!
26. Reply to "Disgusting"
JordanisPalestine   (04.16.08)
She's still a very brave woman.
27. The truth should not be illegal!
Mr.Obvious ,   NYC/Israel   (04.16.08)
I find it hilarious that they are fining her for telling the truth, yet when the young Parisite Muslims burn up buildings, cars, and shops.. the Bosche are no where to be found.. You know.. eventually the rational countries will have to deal with the Muslims.. we can do it now.. or wait till ther are millions more..
28. eu socialism
JOHN STEWART ,   PEARCE, US   (04.16.08)
The trial of Bardot is a sign of the loss of freedoms that are endemic with socialism.
29. # 17
Thomas   (04.16.08)
I recall one of the Arab Emirates inviting David Duke, former KKK leader and neo-Nazi to speak on television. You're not offended by the fact that he hates everyone who isn't white and Christian because you love his hatred of Jews. Also one of the clerics in your region called for a showing of Mel Gibson's passion, in spite of the fact that a portrayl of a prophet is unlawful of Islam. This cleric said that Muslims should ignore this rule because the film made Jews look bad so it was good. So, we are no different than you. And if Bardot hates Jews that's OK with me. She's just a has-been actress in a has-been nation. The Jewish population in France is shrinking while the Muslims are growing. Any influence she has is your concern and not ours.
30. Bardot
mark ,   canada   (04.17.08)
Bardot is right. She knows her sheepherders. She knows her camel drivers and goatherders, too. Yes, she also knows what these loafers are doing to France.
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