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chaosbowser posted...

Alexandra_Trent posted...

No. In the country I reside, it's illegal to speak, post on social media or generally criticise or discuss any or all of the following:

1. The government
2. Government policies
3. Government Officials (extremely important)
4. Any religion
5. Political opinions/interpretations
6. Economic or market downturn

No one talks about these things here. You can get a hefty fine or jail time + deportation.

I was under the impression the TC was asking if any country that doesn't have horrible civil rights violations doesn't have freedom of speech because obviously there are plenty of horrible regimes that don't allow it.

I understand but I was responding to his title that asked whether or not hate groups are allowed to exist in other countries.

Here, groups that are outspoken are illegal. It's illegal to form groups that focus on discussion or criticism of the topics I mentioned. Such groups can be labelled as disruptors or anarchists or hate groups in this country which is punishable under the law. Protests or campaigns don't exist here. Petitions don't exist either.

To be fair, UAE is a good place to live and work for. It's pretty quiet and quite safe. No guns, no random acts of violence. People abide by the laws because everyone is here to STRICTLY WORK. So, having a brush with the law almost surely means deportation without the chance of ever returning.

Unfortunately, that goodness is dependent on one's gender and race....
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