I will start this week’s discussion by adding information from an article (e.g., article sharing) that is about civil liberties. We have the right to express our ideas in the U.S. and the government even protects hate speech. Here is an example of how governments can limit speech. When government becomes the arbiter of which speech can be limited, it defines what is not allowed. Remember, I mentioned earlier how Putin was able to create a law in Russia that no one was allowed to voice negative opinions about him. Think about how many officials, and Hollywood personalities, would like a similar law.
Find an write about an article that has a similar case where an official enforced a similar law to Putin’s
For Example-
Three Thai influencers were arrested over videos that critics say insulted a royal family member.
The now-deleted clips were posted online in May as part of promotions for e-commerce firm Lazada.
All three were charged under the lese-majeste law, which forbids insults against the monarchy.
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