Je Suis Charlie
"I disapprove of what you say but I will defend to the death your right to say it"
Interestingly enough this quote is usually attributed to Voltaire. It was actually written by Evelyn Beatrice Hall who wrote under the pseudonym S.G. Tallentyre and is best known for her biography of Voltaire titled "The Friends of Voltaire." Hall's quote is often cited to describe the principal of freedom of speech.
http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/paris-magazine-attack/charlie-hebdo-shooting-12-killed-muhammad-cartoons-magazine-paris-n281266
http://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-europe-30710777
I was searching for an image from Paris that I hoped would capture what I was feeling about the assault on this amazing city and her people. This is the one that spoke to me... It is of one half of a grave stone that can be found in the Cimetiere de Montparnasse...
We of Noodle's Crew stand with and send our prayers and condolences to the people of France.
Update *We hope you will take a minute and go to our friends at Living With Loulou at; http://livingwithloulou.com/
Noodle and crew
Update *We hope you will take a minute and go to our friends at Living With Loulou at; http://livingwithloulou.com/
Noodle and crew
Nous sommes tous Charlie.
ReplyDeleteMum and I are standing right alongside you Noodle and Crew. Our thoughts and prayers are also with the people of France.
ReplyDeleteVery nice post, our thoughts and prayers are with the people of France.
ReplyDeletenoodle
ReplyDelete"freedom oh speech" went out de door..... even long be fore de crucifixion of Christ
~~~ God's strength two all those in France during thiz veree turbulent time ♥
We too send purrs to the people of France.
ReplyDeleteI stand with France also. Freedom of Press shall not perish.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fascinating piece of art. I could just keep looking at it. Thank you for sharing. Sending purrs to France. - Crepes.
ReplyDelete