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And why does the Australian government have a better handle on free speech than a constitutional lecturer?
Parliament reads violent protesters the riot act | News.com.au
Deputy Prime Minister Wayne Swan said using children to carry offensive placards was particularly reprehensible.
"I think the parliament is at one in condemning this behaviour," Mr Swan said during question time yesterday.
Deputy Opposition Leader Julie Bishop agreed that the violence and intolerance seen as the protesters marched on the US consulate in Sydney were shocking.
The anti-Islam YouTube video blamed for inciting the riot was not produced nor endorsed by the US government and had been condemned by American officials, Ms Bishop said.
"The rioters had no reason whatsoever for seeking to violently target the offices of the US consulate in Sydney," she said.
"Our fear is that extremist elements in Australia and other countries are using this YouTube video to incite hatred and incite violence in pursuit of long-held goals."
Parliament reads violent protesters the riot act | News.com.au