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Cartoonists draw deadly fire from Muslim extremists

Twelve people, including eight journalists, were killed in a murderous assault by Muslim jihadists against the Paris office of the satirical publication Charlie Hebdo.

Four cartoonists were among the victims gunned down in the attack that was apparently revenge against caricatures previously done lampooning the Prophet Mohammad.

It was an assault against the very pillars of democratic societies, and international outrage was swift. Thousands of French citizens rallied in support of the newspaper, those who died and freedom of speech.

The attack is against the core of individual liberty in Paris and around the world.

What do you think?

-- Steve Benson

Republic cartoonist Steve Benson weighs in with his opinion in a 12 News interview: