[Texas Fossil]

This is not a new thing for continuing mass arrest without reasonable probable cause. Much of this is still being done by vague association with groups and presence of some software on a cell phone. But the consequences of the mass arrests? People are detained for lengthy periods of time (years) without bail or recourse.

Unfortunately, I can think of 2 federal cases in the US that are similar enough to sober anyone who honestly thinks the US is that different from Turkey.

Federal detention and trials should never be punishment for dissent. And should never end freedom of speech or the press.

Turkey has never recognized freedom of speech or the press. Not even from the beginning of the Ottoman Empire.

However, they US has both codified in our Constitution from the beginning. What is our excuse?

[FreedomPoster]

We had a living-in-exile Turkish journalist speak at Rotary a year or so ago. He was lucky to get himself and his family out of the country. It was quite a sobering talk. A clear reason why 1A & 2A rights must be vigorously protected.