The Charlie Hebdo Terrorist Attack Fires Shots At The Liberal Narrative

I’m writing this as I flip through several European news channels: BBC World, France24, Euronews, CNN International, and Sky News. Here are the common themes I’m hearing:
Calls for restraint until all the facts are in
Concern that there may be a backlash against Muslims
Mention of “solidarity” and “unity” among the French, with the assumption that Muslims are included in that aggregate group
Sadness and sympathy for the victims who were executed, but no anger at the killers
Constant mention of how “controversial” and “provoking” the Charlie Hebdo magazine was, as if they may have been asking for it
Even deeper concern that there may Read More

Source: Return of Kings