Facebook hitch
A student of DUET has been suspended for making derogatory remarks about the PM's family on Facebook (P-20, TDS, 22.04.2011). The report seemingly attempted to further justify the decision by stating that the student was a Shibir member. He is now in hiding. Punishing the act is nevertheless alarming - because it's contrary to the concept of freedom of speech. Everyone reserves the right to dislike, and/or voice such disapproval of, ANY family - a right protected by our constitution. Whatever happened to ''I may disagree with what you say, but I'll defend till death your right to say it''? The honorable PM and the AL need to watch out because such fanatic allegiance cannot be easily distanced or disowned. Also, the probe committee, representing an educated forum, should learn to respect student's opinions - regardless of the latter's political affiliations or poor judgment.
Facebook etiquette was never their burden.
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