Should there be limits to free speech and expression?  The issue is now on the front burner for intellectual discussion and political decision in Western societies.  This was inevitable following the events after the cold-blooded massacres in Paris at the office of Charlie Hebdo (CH) for images satirizing the Prophet Mohammed.  Millions marched in the streets of Paris and elsewhere in solidarity with and support of CH.  Yet after CH resumed publication and issued another critical cartoon of the Prophet, voices have come from different quarters over the rights and responsibilities of free speech. The issue of free speech has always been difficult and controversial.  One can argue that no categorical absolute position is appropriate.  There may also be agreement that limits may be imposed on direct incitements to violence.  But bad taste on political or religious questions or personalities, though offensive, is not such an incitement. Pope...(Read Full Article)