Gregorius Nekschot
Gregorius Nekschot is the pseudonym of a controversial Dutch cartoonist who mocks political ideas about Dutch multicultural society and the behaviour of people with rigid religious or ideological views. Islam is frequently subject of his cartoons. Gregorius Nekschot publishes his cartoons and satire mostly on his own website. His cartoons are also available in print from one publisher. On May 13, 2008 the cartoonist was arrested and taken into custody for interrogation.[1] He was released after 30 hours, but was charged with discriminatory speech.
His arrest has caused much debate in the press and parliament.[2] The case against Nekschot was dismissed on September 21, 2010.[3]
[edit] Pseudonym
In an interview the cartoonist has given an explanation for his name. With "Gregorius" he refers to Pope Gregory IX, who instituted the Papal Inquisition, and "Nekschot" means literally "shot in the neck," a method used, according to the cartoonist, by "fascists and communists to get rid of their opponents."[4]
[edit] References
- ^ "Furore over Cartoonist Arrested for Discrimination". NIS News Bulletin. http://www.nisnews.nl/public/170508_1.htm. Retrieved October 04, 2011.
- ^ (Dutch) "Zaak-Nekschot zint Kamer niet". Het Parool. 2008-05-21.
- ^ (Dutch) "Gregorius Nekschot niet vervolgd". De Telegraaf. 2010-09-21. http://www.telegraaf.nl/binnenland/7713162/__Gregorius_Nekschot_niet_vervolgd__.html.
- ^ (Dutch) "Gregorius Nekschot: 'Deense cartoons erg braaf'". NRC Handelsblad. 2006-03-21.
[edit] External links
- (Dutch) Website of Gregorius Nekschot
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