This story about attacks on Ahmadis raises issues of whether constitution here which defends religious expression is out of synch with popular opinion. Some have little sympathy for Muslims who question that Mohammed is only prophet of Islam.
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Lenox in Kenya: I belive that freedom of speech in Kenya is much better than most countries in S. E. Asia. Here we speak our mind regardless of whom it concerns. We get information without bias. The government is open to criticism from anyone even though they tend to be inert to the reactions.
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Youssef writes: The fact is that freedom of expression is not entirely an issue isolated to certain countries, but it even carries over to the western world. Countries like the UK, US and Australia all have many rules around not discussing certain topics, or possible legal issues that may come out of things said. Unfortunately, no country is immune to these issues, including those who try and preach the virtues of free speech.
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Peter in Kenya: Whenever freedom of expression is limited it will one day fight for itself like the way we are experincing in some Arabic countries now.
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Roy in Kenya: Freedom of expression should have some kind of limits,otherwise it might be misused resulting in more harm than good.
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Eddie in Ohio: Freedom of speech may be dangerous, but even living is dangerous! There is no such thing as complete stability, just like there's no such thing as complete security. I wouldn't want people in power to try to provide either for me.
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@大象传媒_WHYS Freedom is essential to civilization, but not unbridled freedom. You must have some form of law to keep freedom from anarchy.
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Gladwell in Saudi Arabia: Too much freedom is poisonous. Too much of anything is a no no. Everything should have a limit.
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Mugure in Nairobi: Showing the video is absolutely appropriate. Desperate situations call for desperate measures. In developing nations, drastic measures must be taken for the government. and international communities to react with the required urgency.
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Oonyu writes on Facebook: I don't think there is any freedom of speech in any third world country.
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@大象传媒_WHYS.just as displine without freedom is tyrany,freedom without discipline is anarchy..keyword,responsible journalism!
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Lenox asks on Facebook: Does Islam teach about tolerance? If yes, who teaches these Islamist extremists?
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Unkool Julio tweets: In Brazil many scorn at democracy, stating they would willingly renounce their liberties for less crimes and corruption. Who's to blame?
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Judith posts on Facebook: Religious and spiritual expression is part of human nature. Repressing it just drives people to internalise their doubts and questions and dissenting beliefs. Persecution only makes their convictions more solid, and too many times, more violent.
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Freedom of speech in Indonesia
| Tuesday, 2 Feb. 2011 | 17:50 - 19:00 GMT
This story about attacks on Ahmadis raises issues of whether constitution here which defends religious expression is out of synch with popular opinion. Some have little sympathy for Muslims who question that Mohammed is only prophet of Islam.
Your comments
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Lenox in Kenya: I belive that freedom of speech in Kenya is much better than most countries in S. E. Asia. Here we speak our mind regardless of whom it concerns. We get information without bias. The government is open to criticism from anyone even though they tend to be inert to the reactions.
Comment sent via Facebook
Youssef writes: The fact is that freedom of expression is not entirely an issue isolated to certain countries, but it even carries over to the western world. Countries like the UK, US and Australia all have many rules around not discussing certain topics, or possible legal issues that may come out of things said. Unfortunately, no country is immune to these issues, including those who try and preach the virtues of free speech.
Comment sent via Facebook
Peter in Kenya: Whenever freedom of expression is limited it will one day fight for itself like the way we are experincing in some Arabic countries now.
Comment sent via Facebook
Roy in Kenya: Freedom of expression should have some kind of limits,otherwise it might be misused resulting in more harm than good.
Comment sent via Facebook
Eddie in Ohio: Freedom of speech may be dangerous, but even living is dangerous! There is no such thing as complete stability, just like there's no such thing as complete security. I wouldn't want people in power to try to provide either for me.
Comment sent via Twitter
@大象传媒_WHYS Freedom is essential to civilization, but not unbridled freedom. You must have some form of law to keep freedom from anarchy.
Comment sent via Facebook
Gladwell in Saudi Arabia: Too much freedom is poisonous. Too much of anything is a no no. Everything should have a limit.
Comment sent via Facebook
Mugure in Nairobi: Showing the video is absolutely appropriate. Desperate situations call for desperate measures. In developing nations, drastic measures must be taken for the government. and international communities to react with the required urgency.
Comment sent via Facebook
Oonyu writes on Facebook: I don't think there is any freedom of speech in any third world country.
Comment sent via Twitter
@大象传媒_WHYS.just as displine without freedom is tyrany,freedom without discipline is anarchy..keyword,responsible journalism!
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Lenox asks on Facebook: Does Islam teach about tolerance? If yes, who teaches these Islamist extremists?
Comment sent via YOURSAY
Unkool Julio tweets: In Brazil many scorn at democracy, stating they would willingly renounce their liberties for less crimes and corruption. Who's to blame?
Comment sent via Facebook
Judith posts on Facebook: Religious and spiritual expression is part of human nature. Repressing it just drives people to internalise their doubts and questions and dissenting beliefs. Persecution only makes their convictions more solid, and too many times, more violent.
Comment sent via host
Apologies for WHYS Live not working yesterday. That''s why we''re testing it early today.