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boro_boy
26-02-2007, 16:53
An Egyptian court has sentenced a blogger to four years' prison for insulting Islam and the president.

BBC NEWS | World | Middle East | Egypt blogger jailed for 'insult' (http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/6385849.stm)

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This is a bit harsh, people should be able to say what they want on the internet within reason. But insulting islam does not deserve a jail sentance i'm sorry to say. Its just wrong, the internet should be used for people to view their thoughts without the risk of being sentenced to jail.
Ronaldo
26-02-2007, 17:01
I'm sorry but people are taking this sort of thing over the top recetly. the internet was supposed to be "the only place where freedom of speech exists"

To be honest I think jailing him is pathetic, a warning at least would do.
FourOneFourOne
26-02-2007, 22:08
I'm sorry but people are taking this sort of thing over the top recetly. the internet was supposed to be "the only place where freedom of speech exists"

To be honest I think jailing him is pathetic, a warning at least would do.


Why should he even get a warning?
kiko
27-02-2007, 11:43
Depends on the laws in that country no?

He has obviously broken the laws in that country hence punishment.
Ronaldo
27-02-2007, 14:50
Why should he even get a warning?


well people take religion seriously, and Egypt is a strongly Islamic populated country
KeyserSoze
06-03-2007, 09:03
well people take religion seriously, and Egypt is a strongly Islamic populated country

Yep, maybe the judge was from this religion also.