The use of Socratic couldn't be more representative.
The same way Socrates died, Charlie died. RIP
It goes to show that genuine intellectual curiosity is not encouraged, but punished and martyred.
Very sad. And an important warning for people daring to be courageous to stand up for what's right.
To be clear: I'm not saying "don't do it". But I am saying take precautions. Serious precautions.
When learning to ride a motorcycle, my teacher told me: "assume that everyone on the road is out to kill you".
This is because riding a motorcycle exposed you in a way no other person in their car can fathom. And sometimes, they even have inherent prejudice against motorcycle riders.
Such is the life of the courageous intellectual. Not saying Charlie was the smartest or that I agreed with everything he said. But he dared to ask questions, and shed light on taboos. Most people don't like that. They prefer the murky roads of ambiguity and chaos.
I hope the shooter gets life in prison.
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