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October 29th, 2006Esra'a (Bahrain)

Here’s the banner created for the petition (to be posted tomorrow) which is now LAUNCHED!

You may now start using this logo to spread the word about Mahmood’s Den!

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  1. #1 Looking for Dilmun » Blog Archive » Blog block: Mahmood’s Den - October 29th, 2006 at 2:28 pm

    [...] Esra’a over at Mideast Youth has this to say. She’s also hoping to start a petition to unblock the site. [...]

  2. #2 Mahmood Al-Yousif - October 29th, 2006 at 8:19 pm

    Thank you very much for your support Esra’a. I really appreciate your efforts.

    At this time, we must show those in authority that their draconian laws and acts of active repression cannot succeed, and efforts like yours are very germane to the argument.

    Thank you ever so much for your support again.

    I am truly humbled.

  3. #3 Drima - October 29th, 2006 at 11:54 pm

    Salam ya Esra’a, once you have it read I’ll be more than happy to publish a permenant link on my blog so people can sign the petition.

    Be careful. I hope they don’t also start getting temptations to shut down our beloved Mideast Youth.

  4. #4 EdoRiver - October 30th, 2006 at 6:59 am

    Man, Mahmood is tweaking the tigers tail with his comments. I am for him, But reality is that Bahrain is not France or even the Usa…. when I was 20 and single i wouldn’t have cared. Its all about freedom of speech, and getting the truth out….I am in favor of the truth, but I can’t say I approve of shoving it in their faces and telling them to lick it off themselves…. Sorry i can’t sign.

  5. #5 UN-Block Mahmood.TV Banner is here … « Moodyz Bahrain - October 30th, 2006 at 7:31 am

    [...] http://www.mideastyouth.com/?p=482  [...]

  6. #6 Esra'a - October 30th, 2006 at 7:33 am

    But reality is that Bahrain is not France or even the Usa

    And you expect us to sit aside and accept this? Why, when we can work towards a better, safer, and more outspoken Bahrain?

    Not signing is accepting the fact that “censorship” is needed. You’re accepting the fact that Bahrainis should be kept away from important information and sources that report human rights abuses. Is that really the kind of Bahrain you expect us citizens to live with? A kind of Bahrain where you walk with your head to the ground, censoring yourself because you might be detained, taken to court, harassed and repeatedly threatened with violence?

    Time to wake up and see Bahrain for what it really is, and then think about what Bahrain CAN become through our efforts and (quite reasonable) demands.

    And of course Mahmood would be frustrated. We all are, hence the angry responses to this case. We have the right to be angered. Mahmood isn’t resorting to violence, however. He is still practicing his right of freedom of speech, and we should all encourage him to keep doing it.

  7. #7 Mideast Youth - Thinking ahead » HAMSA releases petition - October 30th, 2006 at 8:19 am

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  8. #8 Melissa - October 30th, 2006 at 9:20 am

    I read Mahmoods blog every morning. I found him through Ethnically Incorrect. I feel as though I have lost a friend even though I really don’t know Mahmood. Please let me know if I can help in any way.

  9. #9 Bahraini Blogger Blocked By Bahrain » Teeth Maestro - October 30th, 2006 at 3:59 pm

    [...] Personally I think this is just the starting tip of the ice berg when Governments will slowly exercise force to clamp and shut down irritating journalist landing them with one excuse or another. A number of poeple have joined hands to condemn this censorship and I plead you to sign this petition to protest this ban [...]

  10. #10 Edo River - October 30th, 2006 at 8:39 pm

    Esra’a, I understand your fire, I would have signed if I were younger, but you see, I take it more seriously…maybe living here is part of this…if I signed I would be saying I stand with him on everything,as though I am there with you in Bahrain physically, and willing to risk mï½™job, for defending his right to free speech… and I can’t do that. I disapprove of the “in your face” confrontational tactics.

  11. #11 admin - October 31st, 2006 at 1:40 am

    Edo, you seem to constantly imply that we are doing this because we are young and naive. You think because you’re older, you suddenly have much more wisdom and know what’s worth acting towards and what’s not? I really don’t know why you keep making this about age. You also mentioned it in another article, that I think about these things merely because I’m “young.” What difference does it make if I’m writing this blog as 20 or as 40 or as 60? I’d still be disgusted, I’d still ask you to sign the petition. The only difference is that the posts would probably take much longer to write, heh.

    Most of the participants and the ones who signed aren’t “young.” Does that make them “wrong?”

    How aren’t we taking it seriously if we’re taking direct action against a fellow blogger who has been silenced for no apparent reason?! This is hardly our way of being “young” and amusing or fun. This is taking action, and it has nothing to do with age.

    if I signed I would be saying I stand with him on everything

    No. Many people who aren’t exactly Mahmood’s fans have signed in the name of free speech. You don’t have to agree with him on everything, but you should at least accept the fact that he has every right to say it. Refusing to sign it because you disagree with what he says is pretty … silly. It would make more sense if you didn’t sign it because you couldn’t care less and it doesn’t really concern you, but if you’re aware of the situation, express interest in it, but yet refuse to sign it, I’d be worried.

  12. #12 Mideast Youth » Blog Archive » HAMSA releases petition - December 2nd, 2006 at 10:42 pm

    [...] You can use the banner below for linkage. [...]

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