Internet access is now a basic human right (2016)

Re:Internet access is now a basic human right (2016) by burkaman on Wednesday August 30, 2017 @05:00PM (#15135972)

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.

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Re:Internet access is now a basic human right (2016) by AmIFirstToThink on Wednesday August 30, 2017 @05:30PM (#15136212)

Is any criticism of Islam or the prophet a fair game as per your interpretation of those positions?

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Re:Internet access is now a basic human right (2016) by burkaman on Wednesday August 30, 2017 @05:42PM (#15136291)

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.

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Re:Internet access is now a basic human right (2016) by AmIFirstToThink on Wednesday August 30, 2017 @11:32PM (#15137978)

Thanks. I will adjust my understanding of this point.

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