The FT is reporting that Singapore is threatening to sue a weblogger (more here too )following unfavourable comments about a government agency (via Roger Darlington). I visited Singapore last year, and whilst I enjoyed our stay there - especially catching up with friends - the culture of government is more akin to business than democracy. There is a very submissive press, and censorship rules are very tight.
I think the very best thing that can be done to alleviate the situation is simply to draw attention to it, and highlight that the Singapore approach is simply wrong. Free speech and criticism are part and parcel of democracy, and should be encouraged.
May 11th, 2005 at 4:27 pm
An interesting response to a comment I made over at Roger Darlington’s website.