LiveLeak and Wiki step up to the free speech plate; hit home runs

LiveLeak is hosting Fitna, and their statement about it embodies the western value of free speech:

That being said, our being offended is no reason to deny Mr Wilders the right to have his film seen. Pre-emptive censorship or a discriminatory policy towards freedom of speech are both things we oppose here on LiveLeak.com. A person has a simple, clear choice about whether to view this film. No one is being forced to view it and nor is it being broadcasted on every channel on their television set. If you click on media simply to be annoyed, it is pointless to blame others for your choice.

And Wikipedia has a very good entry on the movie – listed, in the movie iteself:

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Not the first time Wiki’s done the right thing.

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  1. Fitna is now online, thanks to LiveLeak…

    Well now, isn’t that fortunate that Geert Wilders has found a prominent video host willing to take up on his need for server space for Fitna. Go over to Hot Air to see…