We The People must defend Free Speech
The cartel isn't even trying to hide its Orwellian agenda on ending democracy
“Free speech and free media is where the battle for dignity, freedom, and sovereignty stands, looking us in the face to defend democracy.” Shabnam Palesa Mohamed.
Here are some serious challenges to free speech and free press:
UK: Public interest defence for journalists denied. The end of transparency:
https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/national-security-bill-amendment-public-interest-defence/
Sweden: Speaking or publishing the truth could land Swedes in prison:
https://jamesroguski.substack.com/p/ff0d44a2-1e0d-4825-9ecc-63faf1244da2
* What challenges are you seeing in other countries? Please share.
Free speech in South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago, USA, Czech Republic
South Africa: S 16: Section 16(1) of South Africa’s Constitution states that “Everyone has the right to freedom of expression, which includes freedom of the press and other media; freedom to receive or impart information or ideas; freedom of artistic creativity; and academic freedom and freedom of scientific research.”
USA: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances
Czech Republic:
1) Freedom of speech and the right to information are guaranteed.(2) Everyone has the right to express their opinions in words, writing, print, image or in any other way, as well as to freely seek, receive and disseminate ideas and information regardless of state borders.
(3) Censorship is inadmissible.Trinidad and Tobago: Freedoms include: (g) freedom of movement; (h) freedom of conscience and religious belief and observance; (i) freedom of thought and expression; (j) freedom of association and assembly;
(Thank you to colleagues in the WCH Law and Activism Commitee for the above)
*What are the free speech rights and laws in your country? Please share
*What are you most worried about with the theft of free speech?
* How can we the people defend the right to free speech & free media?
* Do you agree with this famous Voltaire quote? To what extent?
Yes of course I agree with that and also the phrase, "I don't agree with a word you are saying but I would defend to the death, your right to say it" I don't know who I am quoting here but I agree with the sentiment.
Freedom in every sense of the word, every individual is born unique, and authentic, created for their purpose on earth, so, they should have the freedom to express themselves freely, in whatever way possible, this will be a learning experience for all humanity and a way of appreciating the fact that we all matter and that, we are all in this together! The world needs Freedom of Speech, people need to be respected, everyone matters!