To prevent hate speech is also to protect open dialogue
It must not become a tool that can be abused by those in power, just like how so many laws from yesteryears had become.
It must not become a tool that can be abused by those in power, just like how so many laws from yesteryears had become.
It seems that the government is conveniently falling back on the pandemic to get out of anything that could threaten their position (such as democracy!).
They sure don’t make them like they used to.
I have to be honest and say that I am quite worried. Why does the repeal of a law have to also be followed by a replacement?
What is taking so long for the government to repeal the laws?
All we wanted to do was sell books and artwork. Instead, we ended up at the Sentul police station.
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