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Chinese, U.S. Condemn Censorship
More reactions both at home and abroad to the censorship issue. picaro writes "According to the BBC, 'party elders' in China released an open letter decrying the current state of censorship in China, and suggesting that 'history demonstrates that only a totalitarian system needs news censorship, out of the delusion that it can keep the public locked in ignorance.'" LWATCDR writes "The US government is upset over restrictions of freedom of speech on the Internet. The United States, has 'very serious concerns' about the protection of privacy and data throughout the Internet globally, and in particular, some of the recent cases raised in China."
If you call my lady a whore, you have exercised your free speech. Nevertheless, I will kill you. It is a valid consequence, and you knew it before you insulted my lady.
Me killing you is also a valid consequence for me to serve time.
You might think it is not valid to exercise violence against you for speaking freely, but your death will prove its validity beyond doubt.