Following threats to our staff of a very serious nature, and some ill informed reports from certain corners of the British media that could directly lead to the harm of some of our staff, Liveleak.com has been left with no other choice but to remove Fitna from our servers.

This is a sad day for freedom of speech on the net but we have to place the safety and well being of our staff above all else. We would like to thank the thousands of people, from all backgrounds and religions, who gave us their support. They realised LiveLeak.com is a vehicle for many opinions and not just for the support of one.

Perhaps there is still hope that this situation may produce a discussion that could benefit and educate all of us as to how we can accept one anothers culture.

We stood for what we believe in, the ability to be heard, but in the end the price was too high.

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mfee01 commented, on March 28, 2008 at 6 p.m.:

Great way to let them win, Some things are worth standing up for and free speech is one of them. I do not care what some islamolooser says I will continue to speak my mind. If someone thinks for one minute that I will be silent because of a threat all I got to say to them is "Bring it on, but remember I shoot back" This is a really bad thing, this is how they silence people we need to stop letting them do this even if it means a risk to our health and safety. If we don't stop them now then we will have no future.

Riggs commented, on March 30, 2008 at 9:40 p.m.:

Apeasment like this is what leads to wars.