Category Archives: Freedom of Speech

One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

Posted on July 10, 2013 by likeitiz

I caught up with some friends this past weekend, who had recently visited Istanbul with their daughter in late May. We had recommended the wonderful guide we had when we visited various parts of Turkey in 2009. All in all, … Continue reading →

Posted in Egypt, Equality, Freedom of Expression, Freedom of Speech, Istanbul, Religious Freedoms, Turkey, Uncategorized | Tagged Bosphorus, Conservatism, Egyptians, equality, Extermist, Human Rights, Istanbul, Middle East, postaday 2013, Protest, Religion, Religious Conservatism, Tahrir Square, Taksim Square, turkey | 10 Comments

Cyber-Bullying, Hacking, Guns, And Our Freedoms

Posted on February 20, 2013 by likeitiz

I happened to be listening to WHYY‘s Fresh Air with Terry Gross last night in the kitchen as she interviewed Emily Bazelon, senior editor of Slate, who wrote a book entitled, Sticks and Stones. (Yes, I was totally ignoring Beau … Continue reading →

Posted in bullying, Cyberbullying, First Amendment Rights, Freedom of Speech, Guns, Hacking, Human Rights, NPR, NRA, second amendment rights | Tagged Bullying, bullying in school, chinese hackers, Cyber-Attack, Cyber-bullying, Emily Bazelon, First Amendment Rights, Freedom of Speech, Fresh Air, fresh air with terry gross, Gun Control, Hacking, National Rifle Association, NRA, Second Amendment Rights, Social media, WikiLeaks | 6 Comments

Nothing Like A Good Mouth Washing!

Posted on June 13, 2012 by likeitiz

Yesterday, on my way to work, I was listening to David Greene of Morning Edition on NPR, when he reported that in Middleborough, Massachusetts, the residents recently passed an ordinance that prohibits public profanity. The local police have been given the … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, First Amendment Rights, Freedom of Speach, Freedom of Speech, mindfulness, Profanity, social issues, Swearing | Tagged American Civil Liberties Union, First Amendment to the United States Constitution, Issues & Trends, postaday2011, postaweek2011, Postaweek2012, Profanity, Public Swearing | 10 Comments

I Can’t Keep Quiet About This Anymore!

Posted on March 17, 2012 by likeitiz

I have been quietly restraining myself for the last few weeks from screaming and yelling at the multitude out there. But I am losing my patience. First, there was the ruling by the Obama Administration that all health insurance plans … Continue reading →