France never ceases to amaze me in the ways it curtails Freedom of Speech. In this third installment (1, 2), we see an elected official beng sentenced (the case is currently being appealed) to a €3,000 fine for "derogatory comments against homosexuals".

Here's what he said:

I didn't say homosexuality is dangerous. I said it was inferior to heterosexuality. If it was generalized, it would be dangerous for Humanity.

OK, not the brightest thing to say, but in France, it's actually illegal to say it.

Source: Le Monde.

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