Robertamsterdam.com, 18 Jan 2009, Robert Amsterdam
The civic act of non-violent demonstration and public assembly, taken for granted as a constitutional right even in less-than-free countries (China experienced record levels of "civil disturbances" in 2008), has been legislated to the point of outright criminalization in Singapore. Just ask Dr. Chee Soon Juan, leader of the opposition Singapore Democratic Party, who will stand trial for a barrage of trumped up charges, including protesting without permit. The state police also recently arrested just two people who were demonstrating in support of Burmese nationals, later releasing them on $2,000 bails.
Read More
