Your Right to Disagree with Me
World Press Freedom Day – a reminder to governments of the need to respect their commitment to press freedom.
May 3 is World Freedom Press Day. United Nations says this day should be “a reminder to governments of the need to respect their commitment to press freedom.” Over the past two years or so, I have witnessed the steady and relentless assault on freedom of expression. For the younger generations this may be nothing! Yet, to someone like me, who experienced first-hand what censorship meant communist regime in Romania, this is outrageous.
“ I will fight to the last drop of my blood so that you have the right to disagree with me!”
Ion Rațiu
Neither double standards nor censorship are acceptable, and they should not be tolerated. In my view, as soon as the first signs of these emerge, society and the legal authorities should take action accordingly. Or at least this is what must happen in a real democracy. Unfortunately, there have been too many signs that this is no longer Romania’s case.
Below, I have left you two articles that reflect the day-to-day life in communist Romania so well. They are especially relevant for nations that never experienced the horrors of such a regime, yet still judge us for how we react when someone tries to silence us.
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World Press Freedom Day – a reminder to governments of the need to respect their commitment to press freedom.
Romania’s National Day carries a lot of emotions and special meaning to me. And it all has to do to do with my grandparents, my ancestors, the Great Romania founding fathers and all the patriots who loved this blessed land given to us God.
Premiering on November 9 at Sala Palatului
The legacy of the one British by birth, Romanian by heart
When you feel down, a friendly talk or getting a smart reminder on why you are making a difference is exactly what you need.
The sacrosanct right that comes with responsibility to protect and defend it.
This is not about Marvel’s up-coming Black Panther! It’s a new kind of panther!
Gift giving can be quite a challenge, especially when you want the other person to know the appreciation and love you truly feel. It is not about the price, the brand, the trend or the size.
So, today’s the 1st of June—World Children’s Day, and that means it’s HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all the kids out there! But this day is not just about colourful balloons, toys…
I don’t believe for a moment that curiosity kills the cat! Quite the opposite! Curiosity is a gift we seed in all children, in the people we mentor or those we sometimes get the chance to lead.
worth having in the library called home
I took seriously Saint Augustine’s thoughts about travelling and made the best to make it happen!
My grandfather was a simple, wise man who back in 1986 predicted that the communist empire will fall. Discover a very brief history lesson!
An amazing life journey of a man who had seen it all and does his best to change this world for the better. Great lessons for aspiring leaders!