Category Archives: Freedom of Speech

Desperate Pinoys

There is another hot item raging over the internet. This time, it’s a punchline in the highly popular TV series, Desperate Housewives. There is even an online petition demanding that ABC issue an apology and edit the show to remove … Continue reading

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Censorship at YouTube?

Is YouTube censoring atheistic/anti-religion materials? Apparently, it deleted the account of a popular atheist Nick Gisburne when he uploaded a video targeting not Christianity but the religion of peace: Islam. The original video was allegedly deleted by the site after … Continue reading

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WHEN RESPECT SEEMS TO BE THE HARDEST WORD: RELIGIOUS BIGOTRY UNRAVELLED

In an increasing secular, technologically advanced world, there exists a bunch of archaic, bigoted group of imbecilical creatures, who are hell-bent (literally) on imposing their faiths on just about every aspect of secular life. Yes, ladies and gentlemen. I am … Continue reading

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NETIZENS UNDER THREAT: BLOGGER MAY BE INCARCERATED FOR ANTI-JESUS CARTOONS

During the Singapore General Elections of 2006, one of the major issues with regards to political coverage was the prevalence of the internet community: i.e Forummers, bloggers and an assortment of netizens, who may or may not be responsible for … Continue reading

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The Catholics And Censorship

As if to insult the intelligence of all Pinoys, some Catholic bishops, Catholic groups and individuals are campaigning that the movie The Vinci Code be banned from being shown in the Philippines. The Tom Hanks’ starrer, based on a widely … Continue reading

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MYOPIC VIEWS OF THE MASSES: EXCHANGING HUMAN RIGHTS FOR FOOD ON THE TABLE

For the past few weeks, I have been covering on issues pertaining to the General Elections in my native country, Singapore (for anyone who is curious, kindly proceed to www.disgruntledsporean.blogspot.com). Prior to this, more often than not, I have avoided … Continue reading

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