Man fined for sharing a Facebook link ruled as defamation in Singapore

Re:Man fined for sharing a Facebook link ruled as defamation... by dheera on Wednesday April 14, 2021 @05:20PM (#26813253)

What do you define as "actual" freedom? In Singapore I don't have to worry about getting shot, or anti-Asian physical attacks, and the excellent, clean, safe public transit system means I can get around just fine even when I am not medically fit to drive, and don't have to worry about insane healthcare expenses. Freedom is relative.

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Re:Man fined for sharing a Facebook link ruled as defamation... by phreack on Wednesday April 14, 2021 @07:30PM (#26814405)

The ability to criticize the ruling party without the government locking you up or giving you exorbitant fines in response is a must for me.

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Re:Man fined for sharing a Facebook link ruled as defamation... by dheera on Wednesday April 14, 2021 @10:23PM (#26815535)

As I said it's relative. For me I prioritize my own physical safety and ability to freely travel before freedom to criticize the government.

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Re:Man fined for sharing a Facebook link ruled as defamation... by andrepd on Thursday April 15, 2021 @05:45AM (#26818293)

And these are mutually exclusive why? Most developed countries e.g. Europe, Japan, Aus/NZ, are very safe and I don't get thrown in jail for dissent or caned for chewing gum or executed for smoking a joint.

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Re:Man fined for sharing a Facebook link ruled as defamation... by dheera on Thursday April 15, 2021 @11:53AM (#26822016)

I didn't say they are mutually exclusive.

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