Yup, that's right. One of the most fundamental rights in a democracy, the right to protest a government you don't like peacefully...
Has been killed off just before the elections in Russia. Or basically so... Here's a link to a NYT article which covers the topic rather briefly.
Has been killed off just before the elections in Russia. Or basically so... Here's a link to a NYT article which covers the topic rather briefly.
Where's Putin headed with this? Is the Opposition Leader in Russia correct in claiming that Putin is attempting to steer Russia into another dictatorship?Article wrote wrote:
Similar demonstrations across Russia this weekend, a week before parliamentary elections, were either banned by regional authorities or squelched by the police.
With the economy strong and the nation enjoying stability after the turmoil of the 1990s, Mr. Putin has become widely popular here, and Mr. Kasparov’s movement has only a small following. Mr. Putin’s party, United Russia, is expected to win an overwhelming majority in the elections, aided by the Kremlin’s control over government agencies and the news media.
Still, the Kremlin appears to be showing little tolerance for public displays of opposition to the president. In addition to the police crackdowns, government television networks have all but ignored Other Russia.
Whoa... Can't believe these forums are still kicking.