End of Free Speach in Switzerland

Dmitry Markov · 04-09-08, 03:59 AM

http://www.euronews.net/index.php?pa...lng=1&option=1

Hot news from the "true democracy" camp!

I like all those PR wars: everybody are eager to accuse one another in all sins. USA, Europe, Russia, China, Middle East - all our governments acting double standartly and accusing others in doing so.
Damn, I've chosen wrong occupation: business instead of international PR

Best Regards

Skybird · 04-09-08, 06:45 AM

Ei, sieh da! Shaking the bad guy's hand and taking his money is fine - just to talk about it is sinning.

August · 04-09-08, 08:32 AM

English version: "page not found".

Any chance of a synopsis?

Trex · 04-09-08, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by August

English version: "page not found". Any chance of a synopsis?

A google shows about the only relevent item is an order by a Swiss judge to Swiss internet providers to block access to three US sites critical of Swiss courts. IP companies are appealing and plan to fight it in court.

Not sure what the significance of this is. Based on the Swiss constitution, it looks like the judge will be overruled. It seems a long way from 'the end of free speech.'

Dmitry Markov · 04-10-08, 01:27 AM

http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/front/De...rss=true&ty=st

This is about ban on Carla del Ponte book in Switzerland.

Another one.

Strange they've deleted the knews from Euronews site....

Skybird · 04-10-08, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Dmitry Markov

Strange they've deleted the knews from Euronews site....

Really?

Dmitry Markov · 04-10-08, 06:59 AM

At least my link that I've posted yesterday shows error404 though it worked only yesterday morning.

Maybe something wrong with site's engine I don't know...

Best Regards!

Trex · 04-10-08, 07:20 AM

Well, this link worked for me. It would however seem that the book is not being banned. Rather the author, who holds a fairly senior and sensitive govt appointment (ambassador to Argentina) has been told not to talk about it. Considering some parts that nation's history, speaking in public about catching war criminals and mass murderers might not help the Swiss cause in some circles.

That ban will of course evaporate the instant she is not in govt service. Such bans are common in many govts and, indeed, in many companies.

04-09-08, 03:59 AM	#1
Dmitry Markov Officer Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Moscow, Russian Federation Posts: 236 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	End of Free Speach in Switzerland http://www.euronews.net/index.php?pa...lng=1&option=1 Hot news from the "true democracy" camp! I like all those PR wars: everybody are eager to accuse one another in all sins. USA, Europe, Russia, China, Middle East - all our governments acting double standartly and accusing others in doing so. Damn, I've chosen wrong occupation: business instead of international PR Best Regards __________________ Большому кораблю - большая торпеда!

04-09-08, 06:45 AM	#2
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,647 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Ei, sieh da! Shaking the bad guy's hand and taking his money is fine - just to talk about it is sinning. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

04-09-08, 08:32 AM	#3
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,210 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	English version: "page not found". Any chance of a synopsis? __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

04-10-08, 01:27 AM	#5
Dmitry Markov Officer Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Moscow, Russian Federation Posts: 236 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/front/De...rss=true&ty=st This is about ban on Carla del Ponte book in Switzerland. Another one. Strange they've deleted the knews from Euronews site.... __________________ Большому кораблю - большая торпеда! Last edited by Dmitry Markov; 04-10-08 at 04:13 AM.

04-10-08, 06:59 AM	#7
Dmitry Markov Officer Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Moscow, Russian Federation Posts: 236 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	At least my link that I've posted yesterday shows error404 though it worked only yesterday morning. Maybe something wrong with site's engine I don't know... Best Regards! __________________ Большому кораблю - большая торпеда!

04-10-08, 07:20 AM	#8
Trex Lieutenant Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 262 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Well, this link worked for me. It would however seem that the book is not being banned. Rather the author, who holds a fairly senior and sensitive govt appointment (ambassador to Argentina) has been told not to talk about it. Considering some parts that nation's history, speaking in public about catching war criminals and mass murderers might not help the Swiss cause in some circles. That ban will of course evaporate the instant she is not in govt service. Such bans are common in many govts and, indeed, in many companies.