Posted on 12/15/2005 9:02:49 AM PST by Sometimes A River
A French MP faces jail and a heavy fine after being accused of offending homosexuals by saying they represent a "threat to humanity".
In France's first criminal prosecution under a year-old amendment of an 1881 law on press freedom, Christian Vanneste was taken to court by gay rights groups.
The modified law outlaws insults based on gender or sexual orientation and allows for up to six months' imprisonment and a £15,000 fine.
The public prosecutor at the trial in Lille said Vanneste was guilty as charged but made no recommendation on how he should be punished. Judgment on the case will be given on Jan 24.
(Excerpt) Read more at telegraph.co.uk ...
Homofascism is the greatest threat to freedom of thought and freedom of speech.
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