tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-841304077769735516.post7622297924495099086..comments2023-10-16T01:13:19.397-07:00Comments on xanghe: Social Controlxanghehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06496913962150586457noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-841304077769735516.post-65608475869508975292007-06-12T22:55:00.000-07:002007-06-12T22:55:00.000-07:00Yeah, I actually heard from her that she'll be abl...Yeah, I actually heard from her that she'll be able to blog again after exams but only about personal stuff. She's not too happy with that. <BR/><BR/>Actually, the government began releasing political dissidents from jail/house arrest around two years ago. It <I>just so happens</I> that that was the same time that Vietnam was being accepted into the WTO (World Trade Organization). Vietnam is now a member of the WTO, and has turned right around on its human rights record with a vengeance. Journalists, religious leaders and even lawyers have been jailed because of "speaking out" against the government. Of course, this is only one side of the story (there is much improvement in Vietnam right now), but a side that can not be ignored, nonetheless.<BR/><BR/>Here are some resources if you're interested:<BR/><A HREF="http://lenduong.net/spip.php?rubrique362" REL="nofollow">An overseas, grassroots movement against jailing free speakers</A><BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://youtube.com/watch?v=Dzk1WmmHoBI" REL="nofollow">Eye-opening video of a trial</A>xanghehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06496913962150586457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-841304077769735516.post-25081899148831985532007-06-12T22:30:00.000-07:002007-06-12T22:30:00.000-07:00WOW. That IS sad. I hope she finds courage to keep...WOW. That IS sad. I hope she finds courage to keep writing for her own personal purposes. I'm sure a strong and lively voice like that cannot be smothered for good. <BR/><BR/>I didn't realize Viet Nam was so... communist in free speech issues.Jenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05931284496125617024noreply@blogger.com