Respectfully, just a curiosity question: sometimes Moldova Matters strongly criticizes some very well connected individuals and organizations. They have tremendous resources to do a lot of damage to individuals and organizations. Do you ever feel threatened? Most of us would hesitate to criticize some of these organizations and individuals in fear of repercussions. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Hey Tim! Freedom of speech is a critical freedom that must be defended to keep existing. Often that defense is simply to trust and believe that it exists - and to speak without fear or favor under the assumption that we live in a free society. It is rare that freedom is taken by force, mostly it is lost by our own self censorship. That's the bit by bit loss that erodes critical freedoms. So no, I'm not worried. Living without fear is part of the way in which we defend these critical rights.
Have a restful vacation, David!
Enjoy a well deserved vacation!
Respectfully, just a curiosity question: sometimes Moldova Matters strongly criticizes some very well connected individuals and organizations. They have tremendous resources to do a lot of damage to individuals and organizations. Do you ever feel threatened? Most of us would hesitate to criticize some of these organizations and individuals in fear of repercussions. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Hey Tim! Freedom of speech is a critical freedom that must be defended to keep existing. Often that defense is simply to trust and believe that it exists - and to speak without fear or favor under the assumption that we live in a free society. It is rare that freedom is taken by force, mostly it is lost by our own self censorship. That's the bit by bit loss that erodes critical freedoms. So no, I'm not worried. Living without fear is part of the way in which we defend these critical rights.