How do people here feel about the effect occurrences like the one in Paris have on freedom...like speech/religion?

Politicians exploit people's fear of being attacked again to bring about anti freedom legislation like the Patriot Act or Executive order 9066.

This particular attack is likely going to galvanize the European extreme rights, and could even propel Front National to victory in the next election.

You should be more specific...but the outrage against demonic evil murder condoned by Islam is a very good development. The Pope has BEGGED Islam to condemn and you see what the response is.

it is a clear indicator of what is coming to the U.S. friend...our civil rights and liberties are being taken away...one by one...like a frog in a pot of water, slowly being cooked as they turn up the heat...won't even see it comin till it's too late! end result Cooked n Dead frog...amazingfacts.org

If you poke fun at religion, don't discriminate.

people should have the right to say whatever stupid thing, or draw whatever silly drawing they wish.

As I always say...