Things are getting way out of hand all over the world - no clue who is right or wrong here, if the two women who are being imprisoned are right or wrong / good or bad for the country. We just have to accept that what they did is illegal.
It is part of communism so the only way to stop it is to overthrow the communist state.Original Post Deleted
For mere mortals like me, I suspect that the legal costs involved in such situations would be catastrophic. A suspect a very small number of these cases become public and get the attention that they do.Is oppression and abuse OK because its in the dogma or law books?
That is completely different to dissent against the state as per the article. I am all for hate speech being punished, it leads to horrific murderous acts. Not the same in any shape or form as jailing someone for criticising the state.Original Post Deleted
I think the test is whether in a particular country is it allowed to be very critical of the government. In the UK there is plenty of evidence, especially at the moment, that dissent is allowed. In Vietnam I don't think that is the case.Original Post Deleted