Freedom of expression?

About 2 weeks ago, two Islamic extremists attacked satirical weekly newspaper "Charlie Hebdo" in Paris. Because of the raid, 12 employees were killed by the culprits with rifles. After that, they fled to suburb of the Paris. They locked themselves in printing factory holding hostages. At the same time, other one terrorist held around 20 hostages in a Jewish supermarket.

All of the assailants were killed by special forces, but it seems that people living in the world, not to mention French, shocked by that catastrophic incident. After the terror, tens of millions of civilians gathered in Place de la Republique, in order to demonstrate against terrorism. Lots of countries criticized the series of terrorist attacks, and addressed the importance of solidarity of the International society.

First of all, I agree with the opinion that people should not use violence in any circumstances. It is a worst action. However, in this case, the newspaper has a responsibility for itself. It seems that they rationalize their satire on Muhammad. I heard that people living in western countries regard people don't accept satire as not having sense of humor. I don't know whether it is true or not, but due to the lack of sufficient attention to Islamic religion made this terror, I guess.

Freedom of expression is really important right for people to living this normal life. The end does not justify the means.

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