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Freedom of expression. Jesus S algado & J ayson O liveros Period 4 th. Freedom of expression. WE ALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE UP OUR OWN MINDS, TO THINK WHAT WE LIKE, TO SAY WHAT WE THINK, AND SHARE OUR IDEAS WITH OTHER PEOPLE. China.
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Freedom of expression Jesus Salgado & Jayson Oliveros Period 4th
Freedom of expression • WE ALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE UP OUR OWN MINDS, TO THINK WHAT WE LIKE, TO SAY WHAT WE THINK, AND SHARE OUR IDEAS WITH OTHER PEOPLE.
China • “Further, the vagueness has created self-censorship and self-regulation, as the government does not give Chinese citizens enough information about what they can and cannot do or say. The fear of saying or doing something that may turn out to be prohibited has caused Chinese citizens to be effective self-censors, which is exactly what the CCP was hoping would occur. If Chinese lawmakers chose to do so, they could decrease the continual suppression of non-violent dissent and expression by clearly defining the term “disturbing social order.” If the CCP wishes to regain the Chinese “http://www.du.edu/korbel/hrhw/researchdigest/china/FreedomSpeechChina.pdf
cuba • “Promulgated in February 1999, the "88 Law" – soon nicknamed the "gagging law" in dissident circles – weighs like the Sword of Damocles over any person who "collaborates, by any means whatsoever, with radio or television programmes, magazines or any other foreign media" or "provides information" considered likely to serve US policy. The law provides for very heavy sentences: up to 20 years' imprisonment, confiscation of all personal belongings and fines up to 100,000 pesos (close to 4,800 dollars, while the average Cuban salary is 250 pesos or 12 dollars per month). This law, that no court has taken advantage of as yet, also provides for punishment for "the promotion, organisation or encouragement of, or the participation in meetings or demonstrations” http://www.cubaverdad.net/freedom_of_speech.htm
solution • One thing that people can do to stop this from happening to them would be to fight back. Fight for there right to say and do what they want when they want and not be scared to be throwing in jail or even killed in some counties. For example in North Korea you can be shot for speaking bad about the great leader or throw in jail.
China and u.s.a violation • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3lsDGdlYNo&feature=youtu.be