April 30, 2008

Global Online Freedom Act?

Chris Smith of New Jersey is politicking for new legislation that would make it illegal for companies like Google to censor search results in foreign countries such as China. He also calls for participation in condemning China's human rights records. I recently spoke with Chinese professor who believes that these abuses are overblown and China is making great strides in progress. What is the truth?
Ahead of Olympics, Congressman Pushes 'Global Online Freedom Act' | Threat Level from Wired.com

The gross mistake of allowing China to host the Olympics in light of its horrific human rights record will be significantly compounded if we do not speak up and call attention to the human rights heroes who languish in Chinese jails

Posted by cmwillis at April 30, 2008 12:05 PM | TrackBack
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