Ariel was expelled from high-school because of posts written on his personal blog. See his version of the story and all the comments here (Romanian only unfortunately). As I saw, Radio 21 has already offered to help as many others will, I suppose. So, this is how the Romanian education works: criticize and you pay! You my friend have no right to think differently. Do as you are told, think as imposed and you'll turn out just fine! Do not dare to say anything against us! I am pretty sure there is no rule supporting this decision. What students do on their own time and outside schools has nothing to do with their right to get taught. I browsed through several posts and really see no reason for this...Then again, I am smart enough not to look for an explanation. Yes, people, at times Romania sucks big time! Like today. Labels: Bloggers, Bloggers in Distress, Blogging, Romanian Blogosphere |
This is really sad. I never thought such practices against bloggers could take place in Romania. How can they deprive him of learning for just speaking his mind out. Isn't this a clear violation of human rights?
In Egypt bloggers can face the same fate in addition to being prisoned. Just recently a 22 year old student got expelled from university and then received a 4 years sentence for criticising the university and the Egyptian president. Now another blogger is being detained for investigation and he's expected to receive a similar punishment.