tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388985618059515102.post309979592750184865..comments2023-07-03T07:15:13.032-07:00Comments on Retiring out of America: Yet more thoughts on the attack...Christopher Mark Perezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547095949481024502noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388985618059515102.post-89769295209159727142015-01-15T02:40:26.641-08:002015-01-15T02:40:26.641-08:00Indeed, there is conversation about surveillance. ...Indeed, there is conversation about surveillance. It's always concerning to hear these things, particularly when attacks like these could have been avoided using present capabilities. Its the same here in France as it was in the US. The attackers were well known before the events.<br /><br />As for hate speech, I think in America any speech is allowed because of "free speech" rights. Alas, the concept doesn't apply in other countries. <br /><br />I see here in France the State is trying to contain hate speech -<br /><br />http://www.thelocal.fr/20150115/over-1000-french-sites-hacks-since-paris-attacks<br /><br />We'll see which ways all these initiatives head the culture and society.Christopher Mark Perezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03547095949481024502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388985618059515102.post-44777073114727368562015-01-14T10:17:52.309-08:002015-01-14T10:17:52.309-08:00Well put! I like the way that Hollande took it in...Well put! I like the way that Hollande took it in stride when Netanyahu barged in, but left when Netanyahu was to speak. Nice, respectful snub.<br /><br />Regarding France's reaction and avoiding their own "Patriot Act", the news so far is showing maybe not so much restraint:<br /><br />France to beef up its surveillance powers<br />http://www.thelocal.fr/20150114/french-pm-calls-to-beef-up-anti-terror-laws<br /><br />France cracks down on hate speech, sends carrier to Mideast<br />http://finance.yahoo.com/news/charlie-hebdo-sells-dawn-muhammad-cover-080255447.html<br /><br />Hopefully the politicians will be kept in check with the population so well united.<br />Prizmevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14569542144971096617noreply@blogger.com