Freedom of Expression: Between Safeguarding and Betrayal
The article discusses John Brennan's televised criticism of President Trump, reports of congressional inquiries into Trump's financial ties, and contrasts US free-expression protections with restrictions in some Arab countries.
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John Brennan ... former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) ... stated today on an American television channel NBC that the American President Trump is unfit to lead the United States of America... because he does not know much about the world, history, and America's national security....... and that the Republican Party must withdraw its cover for him..!!. It should be noted that the American President had described the former Director of the CIA – John Brennan – a few months ago as the worst director of the Agency in history.. !! And President Trump had revoked his security clearance to enter the White House.. after terminating Brennan's services .. in January 2017
In the same context.. a member of the United States House of Representatives announced that the House will open an investigation regarding the financial relations between the Trump organizations and Russia.. and Saudi Arabia.. to look into suspicions of money laundering..."
Freedom of opinion and expression is guaranteed in the American constitution... for the American citizen... they thereby preserve the constitution and rights in their society ... so that the executive power does not override the power of the people.. the legislative... for no one is above the law and the constitution!!
And in some of our Arab countries.. parties and members of parliament in the state convene.. to amend the constitution in the country and make the ruler's term open or renew it so that his term of rule reaches decades and decades.... he is the master of the country.... without dispute,...... and whoever utters a word or opinion here or there in a differing manner..... is accused of treason and subjected to investigation....!!
There is a difference...!!
5-1-2019
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Zuhdi Shubeitah, “Freedom of Expression: Between Safeguarding and Betrayal” (English translation of «حرية التعبير بين الصيانة والخيانة», originally published 18 September 2022), https://www.zuhdish.co/en/articles/freedom-of-expression-between-safeguarding-and-betrayal
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