Julian Assange, the man behind whistleblower site Wikileaks, avoids travelling to certain regions in the world, namely the US. Pressrelease: “Europe must protect freedom of expression and press following the example of Iceland” said Marietje Schaake (D66, NL) during today’s ALDE seminar on ” Censorship and Self censorship” hosted with Alexander Lambsdorff (FDP, DE) which looked at challenges to freedom of expression, with a special focus on the role the internet plays and with the aim to be informed, and inspired by good practices, to be alerted to worst cases, and to consequently look at concrete ways to make Europe a safe haven for the free word, also online. “Freedom of expression is under threat in Europe, which instead should be a model for the rest of the world. How can we credibly speak about a lack of freedom of expression in China or Iran if we don’t apply the highest standards ourselves? Journalists, cartoonists, but also scientists are increasingly censored, or apply self-censorship, and in worst cases, individuals are not able to live in freedom after expressing certain opinions. This is unacceptable and that’s why we should learn from Iceland where the most protective draft legislation for whistleblowers, confidential sources of journalists and libel-tourism prevention is being prepared.” Schaake added “No person should be afraid of the consequences when they freely express themselves. That would be contrary to European values we believe in and protect. ALDE …
he looks so stressed and pale. GO WIKILEAKS! Fight the Power!
This guy’s my hero but he seriously needs to reconsider that sweater.
@kaugirl You kidding? It completes his boyish look. I think it’s cute.
@kaugirl rofl! I noticed the sweater too but I think it has a bizarre effect ^_^
JULIAN ASSANGE freedom fighter and hero to the world the last hope of for free speech on this earth. he has gone into to hiding bc all those diplomats r embarrassed about his wiki leak cables. interpol has set out a warrant for his arrest. say goodbye to free speech. this is the CIAs excuse to monitor our speech and activity on the internet. we must fight back against global domination of our opinions. he is the only one who lets us see the truth in an unbiased presentation. he lets us think!
@MrMusicalLion A nice pattern too. I want one! ;)
@Redcarpet01 It’s got this subtle allure to it. ;)
Are you kidding? OMG! That sweater… he soooo… CUTE!!!
hes a hacker… i envy him.. thats why im studying IT now… :D go wikileaks!
@aliceandherworld I agree! I find him oddly attractive.. that voice and his bleached hair!! I hope he would be safe to keep on to spread the truth.
@amfefe925 don’t give up, you are learning the skill of the future
He’s a superhero! : )
how can he be so badass and cute at the same time?
SAVE FREE SPEECH!!!, the government are trying to take over the internet then put a tax on it, help save it by signing this petition please!! GO TO petition.org.au
Julian Assange Hung
youtube.com/watch?v=i23b3JL4w4I
cant believe all you clowns falling for this shyster
@911wikileaks 1 guess who runs your media station. Murdoch
@bp56789 phew!!! lucky i dont watch tv 97% of time
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