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November 19, 2004
japanse researcher's speach banned
A japanese researchers speech about the shoddiness of the proposed Japanese Nation ID system has been repressed.
"The Japanese government gave me two options.
1) Do not talk
2) Drastically change your slides to say what they want me to.
When I offered to not use slides at all and give my own opinion they told me that I would not be permitted to speak AT ALL. It is obvious to me that they did not have an issue with my slides or presentation. They were afraid that I would draw attention to problems in JUKI net. Soumushou thinks that they can hide from the issues. They think that if they keep people from speaking about the issues, it will go away. I thought I would be immune from such Japanese government pressures however I underestimated Soumushou's ability to manipulate those around me."
"What is most upsetting to me is the fact that I HAD NO PLANS TO CRITIZE the Japanese government. My talk was going to be extremely fair and balanced addressing the issues raised by both sides. In fact I invited Soumushou to meet with me directly so that I can address any issues they may have. I told them this on the telephone and by email. Instead they choose to pressure the Japanese representatives of the conference. They never attempted to talk with me directly. Why is this?"
Posted by parody at November 19, 2004 04:44 AM
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