Attack on free speech/expression

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Ceisiwr
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Attack on free speech/expression

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Does anyone else think that this is an attack on free speech and free expression?



I personally think it is. Having a law to protect religion is the first step towards wider censorship IMO

http://www.indexoncensorship.org/2009/1 ... d-nations/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


Would like to hear other peoples thoughts on this


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Firstly it's worth noting that a UN resolution is not a law. Not even close.

Secondly, we should look at the actual clauses rather than biased commentaries.

In the US there is a great fear of the UN, the biggest and most useless toothless tiger ever. The giant chair with a broken leg in front of its headquaters is sadly symbolic.

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Re: Attack on free speech/expression

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Dan74 wrote:Firstly it's worth noting that a UN resolution is not a law. Not even close.

Secondly, we should look at the actual clauses rather than biased commentaries.

In the US there is a great fear of the UN, the biggest and most useless toothless tiger ever. The giant chair with a broken leg in front of its headquaters is sadly symbolic.

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