British Commentator Warns of Free Speech Crisis in UK
British commentator Ada Akpala highlights growing restrictions on free speech in the UK, citing double standards in treating Islam and Christianity.
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Ada Akpala, a writer, YouTuber, broadcaster, and commentator, recently appeared on the GB News show “Patrick Christys Tonight,” raising concerns about the state of free speech in the UK. During the panel discussion, Akpala contrasted the treatment of criticism of Christianity versus Islam, referencing issues such as two-tier policing and cultural/religious double standards.
Akpala explained, “I currently live in a country that I can burn a Bible, I can spit on a Bible, I can stamp on a Bible, and I’ll go about my day.” She added, “If I burn a Quran, the law might not even be on my side, as we saw with the Turkish asylum seeker.” Akpala emphasized the disparity in legal protection, stating, “I live in a country today that I can say anything I want on this show right now about Jesus. None of you will attack me.” However, she warned, “If I said something about Muhammad, I’ll probably put myself, and even those here who are on screen with me, at risk.”
Akpala also brought up the case of the Batley teacher, who had faced backlash for making controversial remarks. She noted, “I live in a country that I can shout ‘jihad’ on the streets and people will want to understand the cultural context.” She continued, “Say ‘Save Our Kids’? What? We know what they’re on about. We know what they’re up to. Let’s put them on a watchlist.”
She highlighted the broader implications, stating, “I live in a country that I can stand on a pulpit in North London and say it’s ‘OK to beat your wife, just don’t leave any marks.’ People want to understand the cultural context of what you are talking about, the religious context of what you are talking about.” Akpala concluded, “So I don’t think that they are exaggerating. And if you do, then what are you actually looking at when you’re looking around you?”
“So I think we absolutely need to take that seriously. We need to talk about it. But we can’t talk about these things.” Akpala criticized the Muslim Greens for their guidance on what is considered Islamophobic, noting, “You can’t talk about the Quran. You can’t say Islam, you know, doesn’t like or mistreats gay people and things like that, when we have example after example of Muslim-majority countries doing exactly that.” She ended with a stark warning: “I think we’re in trouble here, to be honest.”
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At the conclusion of her remarks, the studio audience broke out in applause, underscoring the gravity of her concerns about the evolving landscape of free speech in the UK.
Source: The Gateway Pundit
