Re:Internet access is now a basic human right (2016)
by burkaman on Wednesday August 30, 2017 @05:00PM
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Yes, the world isn't perfect and sometimes people misuse laws and authority. But there is no contradiction in the UN positions that we're talking about right now.
Re:Internet access is now a basic human right (2016)
by AmIFirstToThink on Wednesday August 30, 2017 @05:30PM
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Is any criticism of Islam or the prophet a fair game as per your interpretation of those positions?
Re:Internet access is now a basic human right (2016)
by burkaman on Wednesday August 30, 2017 @05:42PM
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It is legally fair game, yes. The resolution makes no restriction on speech, and specifically calls out the importance of freedom of expression.
As I said, the only concrete obligation in the resolution is prohibiting discrimination. Speech is not discrimination, and the Human Rights Council has never claimed that it is.
Re:Internet access is now a basic human right (2016)
by AmIFirstToThink on Wednesday August 30, 2017 @11:32PM
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Thanks. I will adjust my understanding of this point.
I have seen many cases of criticism of religion equated with criticism of every person who happen to be tagged as person of that religion, and used as a reason to stifle speech.
In Canada and USA, the situation is reversed on free speech. http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/derek-james-from/canadas-hypocr...