Filed under: Letters
Letter
The Cambodia Daily
16 October 2007
Suspension of NRP Show Bad for Cambodia
I very much regret that the Beehive Radio station briefly halted a political party radio program deemed critical of Prime Minister Hun Sen (“Radio Station Suspends NRP Show for Criticizing PM,” Monday, page 16).
I feel that this suspension of the Norodom Ranariddh Party’s program and the prior screening of its show are just a sign of self-censorship that is still disturbing press freedom in Cambodia. (more…)
Filed under: Letters
Opinion
The Cambodia Daily, February 22, 2006
Don’t Count on Democracy – Look for Its Fruits
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would just like to remind all political observers and human rights activists, particularly Cambodian Center for Human Rights President Kem Sokha, not to be overjoyed by the government’s seemingly positive stance towards democracy (“Kem Sokha Letter Praises Hun Sen on Democracy,” The Cambodia Daily, Feb 21, page16).
We are certainly pleased to see the latest move by Prime Minister Hun Sen to restore Cambodia’s dream for democracy, especially his pledge to remove the criminal punishment for defamation from the law. (more…)
Letter
The Cambodia Daily
Thursday, 16 August, 2007
Criticizing Authority Is Not a ‘Curse’
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e very much appreciate Prime Minister Hun Sen’s advice to journalists not to twist information or “curse” people in their news reports (“PM Urges Journalists To Be Careful With Criticism,” Tuesday, page 17)
However, we must distinguish between a “curse” and genuine criticism made by the press. In a truly democratic society, when officials assume power they are expected to be scrutinized and criticized by the media and the general public for their abuse of power, bad decisions and other wrongdoings. Therefore, such legitimate criticism, even when harsh, should be tolerated. (more…)
Letter
Phnom Penh Post
Patch Adams and free speech
I felt a mixture of admiration and sadness to read about the generous work of Patch Adams as a clown and his strong attack on the US president and politics (”Patch Adams: honk if you hate Bush,” Phnom Penh Post, Oct 21).
I greatly respect Adams’ commitment to helping sick people around the world to have a moment of joy by using his humor as a talented doctor and comedian. (more…)
