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15 Years In Jail For Clicking 'Like'
patiwat writes "Thailand has warned Facebook users that they could face 3 to 15 years in jail if they press 'share' or 'like' on images or articles considered unflattering to the Thai monarchy. And it doesn't just apply to Thai subjects: a U.S. citizen was arrested and convicted while visiting Thailand for posting a link to an unauthorized biography of King Bhumibol on his blog. Convictions for virtual lese majeste have sky-rocketed in recent years as efforts to defend the widely revered royal family from criticism have ramped up."
Fuck that greasy yellow slope
As an America, it angers me to see some from a country not their own get arrest for a bullshit law that serves no legitimate purpose. Wait...are we talking about defamation of monarchy or copyrights?
Are you sure you're an America?
Don't they know their laws don't apply to Americans!
My girth assures me that I am, indeed, an America.
Makes sense, the US doesn't generally let pedo's back in once they skip the country.
Damn, this simply calls for bait and switch technique.
1. Post a video of a cat hugging a kitten
2. Collect a whole load of "likes"
3. Switch the video for something different entirely
4. Land a lot of people in jail for up to 15 years.
Personally, I believe the King carrying such a long sword clearly is a futile attempt to compensate for other shortcomings.
Sorry, but gray text on gray background is making my eyes bleed.
Yup, and Congress has had to create laws to prosecute American pedophiles because Thai authorities are too busy chasing down people who make disparaging remarks about their King.
The world's burning. Moped Jesus spotted on I50. Details at 11.