Do you value the freedom of the press?
September 9th, 2007If you’re a blogger you certainly should because growing numbers of your colleagues are in jail in China.
Have you ever called for the government to change? That’s what Guo Qizhen did and he’s been in jail for the last year because of it with no real prospect of release before the Olympics are over.
Many bloggers will have their little rant now and again about something annoying that their government has gotten up to. That’s OK in a democratic society but try it somewhere like China and you can easily end up in jail.
Run a political blog? Not an option in China unless it’s one that consistently supports the government.
So, if you value freedom of expression, make a point of saying so now and again.
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Great post! We value freedom, will you join us in highlighting the human rights atrocities being committed by the Chinese government in this Olympic year? Thank you!