Germany Cracks Down on Dissent, Calls it 'Constitutional Order'
ABC News dutifully reports that Germany is targeting Muslim groups deemed 'threats to its constitutional order.' The article presents this move as a standard security measure, devoid of crucial context. What's omitted is the recent, aggressive suppression of pro-Palestinian speech across Germany, including bans on demonstrations and the firing of cultural figures for criticizing Israeli government
actions. This isn't just about 'extremist' groups; it's about silencing dissent, especially when that dissent targets the long-standing, often uncritical, alignment between German foreign policy and specific Israeli government interests. Is 'constitutional order' now code for 'unquestioning support for allied nations' policies'? It appears Germany's definition of protecting its constitution now
includes stifling the very free speech it supposedly champions, particularly when it comes to the globally unpopular actions of the Netanyahu government. One might ask if their constitutional order is designed to protect all its citizens' rights, or merely a selective few. Strange how 'threats' become so clear only when they diverge from powerful narratives.