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“…it gives voice to political dissent.” The Wall Street Journal, Monday, May 5, 2008

I came across an article in the Wall Street Jounal that talked about Facebook as being more than a social platform but also a harbor for political discussions and activism. Technology truly amazes me because it bridges certain places, or people for this matter, into a network that could not possibly exist without it. For the people in Cairo, Egypt, Facebook provided a non-violent and peaceful alternative to protest certain issues that mattered to them. However, certain government officials still found a way to censor these protesters by tracking them down and arresting them. They would also flag the posts and prevent further assembly of Facebook members who voice out their opinion.

This article humbly reminded me that other parts of the world do not have the luxury of Freedom of Speech like we do here in (North) America. Just thought I’d share that Facebook is really a useful tool to facilitate social and political happenings wherever you may be in the world… whether you’re in New York, Montreal, Paris… or Cairo, Egypt.