A slap in the face to the Western World's idea of free speach

[SUBMAN1]

This is pathetic and unheard of. Basically if athletes see something they are against, they are barred from talking about it - even after returning home!

-S

Olympic kow tow as British athletes are forced to sign contracts banning criticism of Chinese regime - http://www.phayul.com/news/article.a...egime&id=19209

Belgian athletes will be barred from talking politics at the Olympic sites - http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/01/...olympics23.php

Where's the IOC's voice on press freedom in China? - http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servl...rnational/home

But at least people the likes of Spielberg are speaking out about it:

China feels heat as activists take their cue from Spielberg - http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2008/fe...12.humanrights

[Tchocky]

Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

This is pathetic

Yes

and unheard of.

Not unheard of. Quite common for China. And other places. Even Western countries.

[SUBMAN1]

Originally Posted by Tchocky

...Not unheard of. Quite common for China. And other places. Even Western countries.

What Western Country?

[August]

Wow and did anyone notice the advertizement at the bottom of that article?

[SUBMAN1]

Originally Posted by August

Wow and did anyone notice the advertizement at the bottom of that article?

http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com...jIIaRB_z9uar1A

What does it say? I have so many advertising sites blocked right now, that it would be a pain to unblock this particular add. I've got 3 layers working right now and haven't seen an add on a website in a year.

-S

[August]

Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

What does it say? I have so many advertising sites blocked right now, that it would be a pain to unblock this particular add. I've got 3 layers working right now and haven't seen an add on a website in a year.

-S

It's an ad by "China Odyssey Tours" to visit Tibet.

"We will help you explore the mysteries of Tibet
We will give you memories to last a lifetime
No fixed departure date"

[Foxtrot]

Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

What Western Country?

http://www.typicallyspanish.com/news...le_13578.shtml

If you consider Spain as a Western country

[SUBMAN1]

Originally Posted by Foxtrot

http://www.typicallyspanish.com/news...le_13578.shtml

If you consider Spain as a Western country

Well, we will see if it is upheld first and not some rogue judge, so until it is or if it is, I consider Spain a somewhat Western country! If that happens (which I seriously doubt), no longer will I think that way of Spain!

But if you analyze this - this is more a defamation case and not one of free speech. Its like you writing something inaccurate about me and damaging my reputation. You can sue for that in a Western country. If you write about something about me that is damaging but true however, then no, you can't be sued for it.

In China - the will be the case - they are barred from saying things that they have seen and are true. This is the problem.

THis Spanish case however is major grey area. I wonder what will happen???

-S