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They Fear the Reckoning Like the Devil Fears Holy WaterThe cancellation of the film screening of "Just One Jab – In the Shadow of the Vaccination" on January 14, 2025, at the Hansa Cinema in Hamburg casts a disturbing light on the state of freedom of speech in Germany. Despite a sold-out house and high demand for additional showings, the event was canceled after the cinema operator faced severe threats and had to request police protection. An incident that raises not only questions about tolerance and democratic values but also casts doubt on whether the often-invoked plurality of opinions in our country is still a lived reality. Democratic Rule of Law in Crisis?Germany sees itself as a democratic constitutional state in which freedom of expression is a constitutionally guaranteed right. But when certain topics or opinions are not only publicly defamed but outright suppressed, one must ask how this freedom truly stands. The cancellation of a film critically addressing the consequences of Corona vaccination policy under the pressure of threats is yet another alarming signal.Democracy thrives on a diversity of perspectives and open debate about differing views. Even if an opinion is uncomfortable or controversial, it deserves a platform—especially when it operates within the law. It is not the role of a democratic society to silence critical voices but to engage them in discourse in order to confront and process events and decisions. ❌ Film screening of "Just One Jab – In the Shadow of the Vaccination 💉" in Hamburg canceled‼️ Fear of Debate?The situation surrounding the film "Just One Jab – In the Shadow of the Vaccination" shows that there is apparently significant resistance to a critical examination of Corona policy. The accusation that debates on vaccinations, measures, or political decisions during the pandemic are systematically hindered or suppressed is reinforced by events like this. But why do some people or institutions fear this reckoning so much? Is it fear of mistakes that might come to light or of a reassessment of political and social decisions?A democratic system should have no fear of the past or its reckoning. The fundamental idea of a democratic constitutional state is that it learns from its citizens' criticism and grows from it. An open debate—no matter how controversial—is not an attack on democracy but its lifeblood. Threats Against the Cinema Operator: An Attack on FreedomThe fact that threats were necessary to prevent an event is a worrying attack on freedom—not only freedom of expression but also freedom of entrepreneurship and culture. It shows how dangerous intolerance and division can become when directed against dissenters.It is extremely disturbing that no comprehensive reckoning is taking place. This proves that there are obviously too many actors in politics who are guilty, fear prosecution, and prefer to keep the issue quiet. The refusal to critically engage with the past acts like an admission of one’s own responsibility and guilt. Politics in the Burgenlandkreis, Saxony-Anhalt, apparently knows its guilt and does nothing to initiate reckoning or hold those responsible accountable because it is responsible but unwilling to take responsibility. In a functioning democracy, debates should be conducted with arguments, not with threats or violence. Such conduct is not only cowardly but also an attack on the cornerstones of our society. If an opinion is not allowed to be heard simply because it is uncomfortable, democracy is in danger. A Call for Composure and OpennessThe organizers of the film have called for alternative venues to make the screening possible. This appeal is a test for our society: Are we willing to allow a diversity of opinions, even when they challenge us? Or do we prefer to continue silencing critical voices?A pluralistic society must be able to endure criticism. It must be willing to confront the past, admit mistakes, and learn from them. Only then does democracy remain alive and strong. The fear of open confrontation must not prevail. Because those who fear reckoning like the devil fears holy water not only question freedom of speech but the foundations of our society. It is up to all of us to actively defend the values of democracy. That means also listening to critical voices and giving them space. Only in this way can genuine reckoning succeed and trust in our democratic institutions be strengthened. https://t.me/imschattenderimpfung Author: AI-Translation - Redaktion | 14.01.2025 |
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