Comments on: Morrocan blogger Mohammed Raji arrested in Agadir for criticizing King's policy http://www.mideastyouth.com/2008/09/08/morrocan-blogger-mohammed-raji-arrested-in-agadir-for-criticizing-king/ Thinking Ahead Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:46:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Urlaub http://www.mideastyouth.com/2008/09/08/morrocan-blogger-mohammed-raji-arrested-in-agadir-for-criticizing-king/#comment-21042 Urlaub Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:14:10 +0000 http://www.mideastyouth.com/2008/09/08/morrocan-blogger-mohammed-raji-arrested-in-agadir-for-criticizing-king/#comment-21042 hello my new page http://my.opera.com/Mlemke/blog/ bye hello

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]]> By: Committee to Protect Bloggers » Moroccan Blogger Arrested for Criticism http://www.mideastyouth.com/2008/09/08/morrocan-blogger-mohammed-raji-arrested-in-agadir-for-criticizing-king/#comment-21039 Committee to Protect Bloggers » Moroccan Blogger Arrested for Criticism Sat, 08 Aug 2009 08:45:07 +0000 http://www.mideastyouth.com/2008/09/08/morrocan-blogger-mohammed-raji-arrested-in-agadir-for-criticizing-king/#comment-21039 [...] More information at Mideast Youth. [...] [...] More information at Mideast Youth. [...]

]]> By: Esra'a (Bahrain) http://www.mideastyouth.com/2008/09/08/morrocan-blogger-mohammed-raji-arrested-in-agadir-for-criticizing-king/#comment-21038 Esra'a (Bahrain) Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:59:36 +0000 http://www.mideastyouth.com/2008/09/08/morrocan-blogger-mohammed-raji-arrested-in-agadir-for-criticizing-king/#comment-21038 Are you sure? It does for me. Try it again (maybe in a different browser?) <a href="http://helperraji.com/" rel="nofollow">HelpErraji.com</a> Are you sure? It does for me. Try it again (maybe in a different browser?)

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]]> By: Max http://www.mideastyouth.com/2008/09/08/morrocan-blogger-mohammed-raji-arrested-in-agadir-for-criticizing-king/#comment-21037 Max Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:49:06 +0000 http://www.mideastyouth.com/2008/09/08/morrocan-blogger-mohammed-raji-arrested-in-agadir-for-criticizing-king/#comment-21037 Hi there. The link to the petition doesn't work. Hi there. The link to the petition doesn’t work.

]]> By: Take a photo to support imprisoned Moroccan blogger Mohamed Erraji - Mideast Youth - Thinking Ahead http://www.mideastyouth.com/2008/09/08/morrocan-blogger-mohammed-raji-arrested-in-agadir-for-criticizing-king/#comment-21036 Take a photo to support imprisoned Moroccan blogger Mohamed Erraji - Mideast Youth - Thinking Ahead Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:54:39 +0000 http://www.mideastyouth.com/2008/09/08/morrocan-blogger-mohammed-raji-arrested-in-agadir-for-criticizing-king/#comment-21036 [...] Author: Esra'a (Bahrain) - September 12, 2008 I had previously written about this innocent blogger here. Now instead of just signing the petition, there are other, more creative ways in which you can get [...] [...] Author: Esra’a (Bahrain) – September 12, 2008 I had previously written about this innocent blogger here. Now instead of just signing the petition, there are other, more creative ways in which you can get [...]

]]> By: Moroccan blogger condemned to 2 years in prison and a fine for critisizing Moroccan king’s social policies « Blogging for a free world http://www.mideastyouth.com/2008/09/08/morrocan-blogger-mohammed-raji-arrested-in-agadir-for-criticizing-king/#comment-21035 Moroccan blogger condemned to 2 years in prison and a fine for critisizing Moroccan king’s social policies « Blogging for a free world Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:54:45 +0000 http://www.mideastyouth.com/2008/09/08/morrocan-blogger-mohammed-raji-arrested-in-agadir-for-criticizing-king/#comment-21035 [...] More information at Mideast Youth. [...] [...] More information at Mideast Youth. [...]

]]> By: Just a point http://www.mideastyouth.com/2008/09/08/morrocan-blogger-mohammed-raji-arrested-in-agadir-for-criticizing-king/#comment-21034 Just a point Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:28:23 +0000 http://www.mideastyouth.com/2008/09/08/morrocan-blogger-mohammed-raji-arrested-in-agadir-for-criticizing-king/#comment-21034 If not the joys of acting as one wishes, are to be had, what point in calling oneself 'King' amongst ones subjects? Is it not the kings right to exercise his will as he sees fit, every now and again? It wouldn't be very fun or interesting if this never happened now would it? Idiosyncracies welcome. Good on him. Every now and again he gets the chance to make a difference to someone who has reached out to him. Perhaps because he runs the country in such a way as encourages his subjects to feel they need help, however, perhaps it makes him happy to help on these occasions. You could say many things about it, that it deny's the right to work hard, etc, and to be rewarded for your labour. That might be true, but it also grants to some perhaps - a feeling as though they'd just won the lottery. Inconsistent probably - something we should have a go at him about - I'm not so sure. Are you really thinking it through? I believe we should be able to respectfully criticise a policy in a democracy. However, in a monarchy the monarch rules. They are allowed to make one set of rules for everyone else and another for themselves. They are also allowed to grant those who reach them pardons', favours, whatever they wish in some cases. Perhaps this king leaves his people wanting and has an easy remedy he does not employ, but I really doubt it. There must be reasons for the way he runs HIS country - perhaps you could ask him or write to him and ask him what his policies on this are - instead of gathering or attempting to gather global support against one version of a report on the basis of freedom of speech. It's a monarchy not a democracy. When in Rome do as the Romans do. It's common sense to learn the laws of a place before you go there and especially before you stand up and speak against it. There are always many views on any subject - perhaps it is best to gather both sides of any discussion before going all out on one angle. Though I'm guilty of this also. Saves face and ensures thoughtful commentary in the long run. But at least this provides a place for dialogue and perspectives to surface. - I do hope that you can see what I am saying. Perhaps the Moroccan people can all write to the King and ask for him to reconsider what he is doing. A true King that has the Respect of his people or longs for it, may even be moved to action by a call from the majority - especially if they don't wish to overthrow him, but rather to guide him in their best interests. There are many ways to achieve something. Perhaps Raji didn't get the mix right this time, maybe someone else will soon. I believe in freedom of speech - it is why I type this at all. I'm sure he didn't realise it would mean two years. And I am also sure if he and his family swallow their pride enough and write a pleading letter for support and mercy and for pardon, that their King may yet make them proud to be his subjects. But first I'm not surprised that given what he has done, Raji has now been asked to learn just a little more respect for the Monarchy. I do hope he is being treated well and that his family remains safe and sound. Cheers If not the joys of acting as one wishes, are to be had, what point in calling oneself ‘King’ amongst ones subjects? Is it not the kings right to exercise his will as he sees fit, every now and again? It wouldn’t be very fun or interesting if this never happened now would it? Idiosyncracies welcome. Good on him. Every now and again he gets the chance to make a difference to someone who has reached out to him. Perhaps because he runs the country in such a way as encourages his subjects to feel they need help, however, perhaps it makes him happy to help on these occasions. You could say many things about it, that it deny’s the right to work hard, etc, and to be rewarded for your labour. That might be true, but it also grants to some perhaps – a feeling as though they’d just won the lottery. Inconsistent probably – something we should have a go at him about – I’m not so sure. Are you really thinking it through?

I believe we should be able to respectfully criticise a policy in a democracy. However, in a monarchy the monarch rules. They are allowed to make one set of rules for everyone else and another for themselves. They are also allowed to grant those who reach them pardons’, favours, whatever they wish in some cases.

Perhaps this king leaves his people wanting and has an easy remedy he does not employ, but I really doubt it. There must be reasons for the way he runs HIS country – perhaps you could ask him or write to him and ask him what his policies on this are – instead of gathering or attempting to gather global support against one version of a report on the basis of freedom of speech. It’s a monarchy not a democracy. When in Rome do as the Romans do. It’s common sense to learn the laws of a place before you go there and especially before you stand up and speak against it.

There are always many views on any subject – perhaps it is best to gather both sides of any discussion before going all out on one angle. Though I’m guilty of this also. Saves face and ensures thoughtful commentary in the long run.

But at least this provides a place for dialogue and perspectives to surface.

– I do hope that you can see what I am saying.

Perhaps the Moroccan people can all write to the King and ask for him to reconsider what he is doing. A true King that has the Respect of his people or longs for it, may even be moved to action by a call from the majority – especially if they don’t wish to overthrow him, but rather to guide him in their best interests. There are many ways to achieve something. Perhaps Raji didn’t get the mix right this time, maybe someone else will soon.

I believe in freedom of speech – it is why I type this at all.

I’m sure he didn’t realise it would mean two years. And I am also sure if he and his family swallow their pride enough and write a pleading letter for support and mercy and for pardon, that their King may yet make them proud to be his subjects. But first I’m not surprised that given what he has done, Raji has now been asked to learn just a little more respect for the Monarchy. I do hope he is being treated well and that his family remains safe and sound.

Cheers

]]> By: Esra'a (Bahrain) http://www.mideastyouth.com/2008/09/08/morrocan-blogger-mohammed-raji-arrested-in-agadir-for-criticizing-king/#comment-21033 Esra'a (Bahrain) Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:55:13 +0000 http://www.mideastyouth.com/2008/09/08/morrocan-blogger-mohammed-raji-arrested-in-agadir-for-criticizing-king/#comment-21033 Being "appropriate" shouldn't mean not having the inability to respectfully criticize a policy. Essentially that is what he was doing. He didn't insult the King, he merely questioned his policy. Where is the crime here? People are asking Morocco to respect freedom of speech, that doesn't mean the freedom to say and get away with anything, but the freedom to provide constructive criticism that has an effect on their lives. <blockquote>but I am sure he knew there would be risks.</blockquote> So? He braved those risks. He saw a need to criticize and he did. Quite outrageous that you risk 2 years of your life in prison merely for offering critical comments, is the King truly that insecure? Being “appropriate” shouldn’t mean not having the inability to respectfully criticize a policy. Essentially that is what he was doing. He didn’t insult the King, he merely questioned his policy. Where is the crime here?

People are asking Morocco to respect freedom of speech, that doesn’t mean the freedom to say and get away with anything, but the freedom to provide constructive criticism that has an effect on their lives.

but I am sure he knew there would be risks.

So? He braved those risks. He saw a need to criticize and he did. Quite outrageous that you risk 2 years of your life in prison merely for offering critical comments, is the King truly that insecure?

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