“We’re Really in Trouble Here”: British Commentator’s Powerful Reality Check About Islam’s Special Protection and the Death of Free Speech in the UK

Ada Akpala, a writer, YouTuber, broadcaster, and commentator, recently appeared as a panelist on the GB News show Patrick Christys Tonight.

In the clip, she discusses free speech in the UK, contrasting the treatment of criticism of Christianity versus Islam, referencing issues such as two-tier policing and the cultural/religious double standards that exist in the UK.

Akpala, “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.”

“If I burn a Quran, the law might not even be on my side, as we saw with the Turkish asylum seeker.”

“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.”

“But if I said something about Muhammad, I’ll probably put myself, and even those here who are on screen with me, at risk.”

“Have you heard from the Batley teacher yet? No.”

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