[WSIS CS-Plenary] Sasha and Ronald

[Sean O Siochru]

Hi

On the discussion between Sasha and Ronald, I think we should fully compile 
and prepare the case for harassment and censorship (including the 
documentation and evidence ) for what happened, and agree to take follow up 
action, as appropriate.

I think both sides agree on the value of evidence.  So lets try to put it 
together and use it.  The reported skepticism voiced by from UN Special 
Advisor to the Secretary-General Nitin Desai can only really be countered 
by hard evidence - these people have a natural inclination to believe the 
police and main organisers (they often hear no other voices), and we have 
to work twice as hard to persuade them.

It was by no means the most repressive Summit around - but there really is 
no excuse for the kind of petty censorship and small-time harassment that 
was going on.  It seems governments these days believe they have to go 
through the motions of this, even where there is nothing other than the 
most peaceful of protests. They should not be let away with it.

Sean


___________________________________________________
Seán Ó Siochrú  Central office: tel:  +353 1 473 0599 fax: +353 1 473 0597
NEXUS Research  Mobile: +353 87 20 48 150
14 Eaton Brae   Direct office tel: +353 1 272 0739
Shankill
Co. Dublin              e-mail: sean at nexus.ie
Ireland                 Web site: http://www.iol.ie/nexus  
-------------- next part --------------

---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.552 / Virus Database: 344 - Release Date: 15/12/2003