The feeling of Freedom
Dr. Jassim Taqui
One of the most impressive quote of the legendary leader George Washington is “ If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.”
Today, the people throughout the world are rising demanding their freedom. The rise is phenomenal in states ,which are ruled by autocratic regimes.
Having surveyed the Twitter in the Middle East for over two weeks, I am surprised to read and enjoy the tweets of the young generation. One could feel that they feel that they are liberated by Social Media. You would see festivity, romance, literature, poems, music, inspiring quotes, issues and solutions and very many other fascinating subjects. You can see solidarity of people with diverse views and cultures. Simply, you can imagine what you see of videos, tweets and powerful mode of expression on the Twitter.
What makes it even more fascinating is the fact that invariably all tweets are of utmost decency. I had come across only one twitterer who used obscene language. But wait. Twitter blocked that tweet. Well done Twitter. The peaceful rise of the discontent is around the corner.
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