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Taiwan ruling party have wielded the justice system as a blunt instrument to silence the dissenters for exercising their free speech against the current ruler (www.taiwannews.com.tw)
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Insulting DPP (democratic progressive party) leadership is now officially illegal in Taiwan. Taiwan can finally stop pretending they have political free speech.

Public insult is a criminal offense under Taiwan's Criminal Code, unlike in many other democracies. Lin faces up to one year in prison or a fine of less than NT$9,000 (US$287) under Article 309 of Taiwan’s Criminal Code, CNA reported. The charges stem from remarks Lin made during a speech at a live-streamed rally outside DPP headquarters on July 20.

Taipei District Prosecutors Office investigators said Lin, then a serving lawmaker, repeatedly used obscene language in his speech, including swearing aimed directly at Lai five times.

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[–] 666@lemmygrad.ml 12 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

Taiwanese democracy, even though it is not perfect.

So why does Chinese "authoritarianism" provide a better standard of living, housing and general life in comparison?

Seriously, you gotta actually offer something for people to want your shitty liberal democracy. Waving around the "freedumb" flag while offering no concessions in comparison to the actually working, thriving system that is uplifting millions out of poverty isn't going to work. I'm glad it's not working, so shit-libs like you can see the fall of your precious shitty democracies. Hope it's painful!