Geert Wilder is a Dutch film maker who has made a film called Fitna. Because it portrays the violence within the ranks of Islam, it was removed from the website LiveLeak. Here is what it says on the website right now.
Following threats to our staff of a very serious nature, and some ill informed reports from certain corners of the British media that could directly lead to the harm of some of our staff, Liveleak.com has been left with no other choice but to remove Fitna from our servers.
This is a sad day for freedom of speech on the net but we have to place the safety and well being of our staff above all else. We would like to thank the thousands of people, from all backgrounds and religions, who gave us their support. They realised LiveLeak.com is a vehicle for many opinions and not just for the support of one.
Perhaps there is still hope that this situation may produce a discussion that could benefit and educate all of us as to how we can accept one anothers culture.
We stood for what we believe in, the ability to be heard, but in the end the price was too high.
I will not be the first person to note the irony that because of threats of violence from Muslim extremists the website has to take down a film about treats of violence from Muslim extremists. I am not sure what I think of the film, not being a scholar of the Koran, but this film is worth watching, so watch it below...while you still can. Be forewarned. This film contains disturbing imagery.
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