This is an interesting dilemma and shows the "dangers" of social media. During the Arab Spring uprisings last year - both Twitter and Facebook were very effective tools in organizing and spreading news of rallies and government crackdowns.
Read this article - post your thoughts on - How much control should a government have over social media - especially - Twitter? - just think how "loose" the comments can be on Twitter - remember - people can "Tweet" about - YOU
If social media is allowed in a country, it should be allowed for a person who owns a twitter account, to be allowed to "tweet" about a conflict he or she feels strongly for. This man apologized and immediately deleted these posts once they turned into something terrible. I believe that the Saudi government has taken this way to personal and far. He should not be up for execution for tweeting about the leader of his country. It is ridiculous to me. Even though they take these things really serious, why can't they just let him know that what he did was offensive, instead of considering to kill the man for his mistake. - POSTED BY HANNAH LANFORD.
ReplyDeleteI think that the social media should not have control over online websites like, twitter. I believe twitter is a place to let out emotions and express feelings. I do not think its right for its right for the government to get involved. Most peoples posts are not actions that they would actually take. Rallies have been getting organized though this site and it has become easier for people I assume. But, regardless, rallies will be started and be posed against people. Twitter should not be used against people by government.
ReplyDelete-LAUREN MAYER.
It's sad that, even in one of the most democratic middle eastern nations, you see Islamic law still ruling those countries.In our government (by the constitution) it has no roll to dictate how we live and what we say.
ReplyDeleteThis is somewhat upsetting. They are basically controlling what he can and cannot say. If he feels a certain way about a certain thing then that's just his opinion. Yes, certain things come with a consequence, but it in this case something as big as execution shouldn't be the consequence that he might have to deal with.
ReplyDeleteAs many of you know, firsthand, social media can get one into hot water, literally and figuratively. Tweeting one's first implsive thought is fine, and in many countries, a freedom guaranteed by a Constitution; HOWEVER, it still affects what ppl think and say about the poster. Legally, I can tweet whatever I want. HOWEVER, my job, my situation, my politics dictate what I can post with impunity. Every action or comment has a reaction - whether posted or not. NOtice my stellar grammar merged with my amazing analysis. ;)
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