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Monthly Archives: December 2004

Freedom of speech part 2

In economic policy, the result of the lack of open criticism is even more glaring. While I am not a complete adherent to the Austrian school of economics, I do firmly believe that the state taking an active role in the economy is an exercise in futility. I am highly skeptical of the notion that [...]

Freedom of speech part 1

Why is the freedom of speech (which includes all forms of expression) so important for a well-functioning democracy? It is not some esoteric concept lacking in practical purpose to the average Singaporean. Contrary to popular belief, an (mostly) untrammeled right to freedom of speech plays an extremely important and pragmatic role in any society.
There are [...]

To be French

Spiderman as a Frenchman.

via Balderdash!