French Performer Barbara Butch Carries Paralympic Torch in Defiance
French performer Barbara Butch carried the Paralympic torch in defiance after facing hate speech for her appearance in the Olympic Games opening ceremony. She filed a legal complaint against online abuse and plans to tackle the issue at an international level.
Key Points
- Barbara Butch faced tens of thousands of hate messages and filed a legal complaint against online abuse.
- The torch relay aims to promote inclusion in sport and raise awareness of living with disabilities.
- The relay will culminate in central Paris after visiting historical sites around the city.
Pros
- Barbara Butch's courageous act of carrying the Paralympic torch in defiance sends a powerful message against hate speech and discrimination.
- Highlighting communities committed to promoting inclusion in sport and raising awareness of living with disabilities.
Cons
- Online harassment, death threats, and insults that Butch and other artists faced are concerning and reflect the prevalence of hate speech in society.