The pen is mightier.... by KarmaSong
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After two days of gruesome killings and a terrible blow against freedom of speech and expression, my country is now mourning the loss of nearly twenty people, among whom almost all of the cartoonists of the Charlie Hebdo weekly magazine, civilians, policemen and another dozen of injured people now in hospital.
Too much innocent blood has been shed, in order to threaten and eventually assassinate those who thought that a pencil could open the people's minds to what is best or worst in our world.
This image is dedicated to those shot dead like abattoir animals, and also to the hundreds of thousands of people worldwide who've taken to the streets to show support to the victims, in France, but also in the USA, in Canada, Brasil, Europe, Australia, Russia, Ukraine, Hong Kong, ...everywhere. In addition, I am, like most of my compatriots, very much moved by the use of the French language, beyond our national borders, as a token of international sympathy and support, in the name of liberty, democracy and freedom of expression.
Je suis Charlie
Comments (29)
Cyve
Merveilleuse dédicace Jean-Luc... Superbe composition et fantastique concept également !!!
caty77
Une excellente dédicace, avec la colombe de la paix! La liberté de penser reste et restera, malgré les obscurantistes.
MarciaGomes
Preciosa e comovente dedicatória meu amigo é muito triste o ocorrido a perda das vidas de todas essas pessoas e todos os feridos é lamentável que existem pessoas tão más no mundo,todas as pessoas devem ter liberdade de expressão. Todas as pessoas que perderam suas vidas e os feridos e os familiares estão em minhas orações. Desejo que algum dia tenha paz no mundo.
Jean_C
Une très belle dédicace à ceux qui sont morts parce que l'obscurantisme et l'intolérance ne s'accomode pas de la liberté de penser, le lire, d'écrire, de dessiner.... Comme toi, je pense qu'il faut remercier ceux qui à travers le monde ont manifesté leur émotion et leur soutien aux victimes. Je crois qu'on peut aussi avoir une pensée pour ceux qui dans le monde, quelquefois jour après jour, subissent ces obscurantisme sanguinaires.
Hendesse
A very fitting tribute. We are all shocked by what happened there. I fear that the terror is still going on, these fanatics who think they have to kill in the name of God, have announced further terrorist attacks. This is all very disturbing.
Leije
L'homme est encore maintenant le pire ennemi de l'homme, et en particulier de l'homme doué de la libre pensée et d'un désir de liberté.........mais le flambeau sera repris, sans aucun doute.......bravo pour ton très bel hommage, très symbolique, Jean-Luc !
MagikUnicorn
Super Hommage demain je poste mon: JE SUIS CHARLIE
e-brink
A very beautiful image! Anyone who has worked in as art studio, as I have, will consider the events of the past few days as a personal attack. We must preserve the freedom of expression in our culture. JE SUIS CHARLIE.
RodS
JE SUIS CHARLIE We are all Charlie. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and loved ones of this latest display of cowardly terrorism, and with all of France. A beautiful tribute.
magnus073
Jean-Luc, this is a powerful and moving presentation you created. I am saddened at the loss of innocent lives in your country, and agree with your thoughts. My personal feelings on the matter would be better shared with you in private I'm sure.
anaber
I agree fully with your thoughts, Jean-Luc! Your image is a great tribute to all that fought and fight for liberty, democracy and freedom of expression in the past and still in our 21th century !! Too much innocent blood has been and still continue being shed ! It is all so sad ! I am very sorry...
virginiese Online Now!
Bravo pour ton hommage à ces artistes, ces personnes, ces victimes qui sont dotées au moins d'un esprit critique ... pas comme ces terroristes qui ont subi un lavage de cerveau. Ce qui se passe dans nos démocraties est grave mais le fait que tout le monde s'indigne dans le monde entier me laisse espérer en des jours meilleurs. Et comme je l'ai fait comprendre à mes élèves : Pour la liberté, tous à vos crayons !!!!!
kgb224
Outstanding work my friend. Sad to see lifes to be lost. God bless.
gaius
A condition d'être bien taillé ! Très belle image émouvante que les victimes méritent largement.
VDH Online Now!
Great homage Jean-Luc!!
soffy
Wonderful tribute...My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and families - and all of France...JE SUIS CHARLIE*****
T.Rex
My hat is off for the great work done by the French police. I hope it discourages further acts of terrorism. It reminds me of Sir Winston Churchill's quote - "we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender!" They have fired the first shot over and over again against innocent, unarmed people. It is time our governments see this is a war and clear out the enemy from amongst us, or we shall suffer more of the same. In this war, the pen is of greatest importance, for its proper use sways men's minds to put an end to this tyranny. My condoleances to those who have lost loved ones to these cowards.
3DClassics123456
Pas mal du tout ton image. Ceci dit, Charlie redémarre, mais ce sera pour combien de temps? Tellement de gens sont "Charlie" qui ne l'achetaient jamais, voire qui le "démolissaient" que je me pose des questions sur la pérennité de ce titre...dont j'étais un fidèle lecteur. Les antimilitaristes de ce journal ( Charb, Honoré, Wolinski, Oncle Bernard, Tignous, et surtout Cabu ) auraient apprécié, j'en suis sûr!
blankfrancine
So sorry about these horrors committed by a small group of fanatics. Great tribute, Jean-Luc,
tommorules
Well said, well said.... These are not religious men & women, they are violent, sick men & women, using religion as an excuse. My heart goes out to all the law abiding, God-loving Muslims who have to look at their feet as they walk along the street, fearing what others are thinking of them.
Elcet
Bravo jean-Luc, magnifique évocation! N'oublions jamais! Va voir ma réalisation, juste postée, et assez dans le genre affiche années 60. Et meilleurs vœux à toi et à ceux qui te sont chers!
flavia49
marvelous tribute
jocko500
this is sad event . when will the world wake up to these people. it say in they book to kill people and take over. we do not need this
rainbows
My heart goes out to all invloved dear Jean- Luc. An image of the power of peace. Hugs and Bisous. Di Di. xx
sossy
gorgeous interpretation of current events! my heart also goes out for all innocents! and I have the feeling violence and evil is growing more and more in this world and we all have to stand up now! ;o)
junge1
Great tribute Jean-Luc. Happy New Year to you!
JeffersonAF
Wonderful tribute
K_T_Ong
The image of a white dove in a clear blue sky evokes a feeling of serenity which belies the terrible incidents inspiring this image. While I treasure and appreciate the message of the image, I'm just not optimistic that humanity can ever leave behind such things as the brutal suppression of thought and of free speech by men of evil intent. It just seems so much a part of the human condition. The battle against evil is one which can never end...
RG19
위대한 경의 Jean-Luc!!