Freedom of Speech

Things like this remind me how lucky I am to be able to say what I want (within the realms of what is legal) and express my view, opinions and ideas.

Stories like that also serve to highlight the power of bloggers. The blogging community has a world-wide audience and it is perceived as a threat by governments, employers and jounalists alike. Blogging is the ultimate peaceful protest. They are just words, but words can be powerful in spotlighting injustice and untruths.

I like "things" (for want of a better word) without borders. No matter where you blog, no matter what the subject of your blog (whether it is "this is what I did at work today" or "this country must change"), your voice is heard and you can hear other's voices. But unfortunately, not all members of our community are treated with respect that we all deserve.

However, when one voice is sadly silenced there are more to take it's place.