Charlie Hebdo Research Paper

The workers for the popular satirical magazine in Paris called Charlie Hebdo were recently under attack with many shots fired and deaths. This magazine was known for its reports and humor, including many different cartoons. The workers were attacked by three (reported) Islamic militants last week after getting upset over the cartoons they published about Muslims and in particular, Muhammad. The Islamic militants managed to kill 12 people, and leaving many more wounded in a daily magazine meeting. They quickly fled the building, hijacked a car and killed two officers. They later abandoned the car in northern Paris, then hijacked another to get away. This was believed to be the deadliest attack in France since 1961 when a train was bombed,

killing 28. President Francois Hollande said it was in no doubt a “terrorist attack of exceptional barbarity.” France has raised its security to the highest level after this tragedy. The next cover for the magazine is yet another Muhammed cartoon, raising high alert to the company.

This incident has made France and other countries more targeted. We have been in arguments with other countries, and now the Muslims are angry and have a reason to be. This has put the government on their tip-toes with security. The Social implications of this are mainly based around France and other countries they have made these cartoons about. After thinking about this, I think it has crossed the line. Before this cartoon got out far, we were already having troubles with Muslims and Islams, and this just made it worse. We should be able to express our opinions, but definitely not to get a reaction or make others angry. When they start making fun of anyone, especially countries we are not sided with, that is when it becomes a problem. If a company is brave enough to make a comic about someone, and they have a chance of getting offended, they are responsible for the results. Targeting the Islams and Muslims in a comic was not a good choice, it only gave them another reason to attack.

We as people, should care about this because even though it is not our country, it still has something to do with multiple groups of Islamic extremists against us and others. Another reason we should care is because this gives other countries reasons to attack our friendly countries. This issue has only made the other countries more angry, and places like America and France more secure. This should raise awareness to everyone that it is crossing the line to turn a bad situation into entertainment.