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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
I was merely responding to the argument that the magazine was targeting Islam. It does not appear that is the case. The magazine targets everybody.
I would, however, argue that you don't understand what satire is given your comment and the tweet you quoted. A lot of people are of the opinion of "I am offended by it, therefore it can't be satire". That is not valid. Nor is it true that the purpose of satire is "about challenging power". Satire is the ridicule of human vice and folly. And religion is one of man's greatest follies. Does Charlie Hebdo often come off as being offensive? Yes, that seems to be the case. Does that mean it isn't satire? Nope. Does that mean they shouldn't be allowed to publish? Nope. The solution to speech you dislike is more speech.
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Again, what about those images are satirical? If it is satire, then it's poor satire. That really has nothing to do with me being offended, as I really couldn't care less about offensive images of any religion. That said, lampooning an already oppressed and discriminated group of people isn't exactly a noble or admirable act. Charlie Hebdo aren't edgy trailblazers, they're vulgar opportunists.