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What's the most fantabulous thing about being American ?

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helenS · 36-40, F
Freedom of expression is seen as a fundamental human right.
Nimbus · M
@helenS Excellent.
Many in the world do not and more are heading that way.
helenS · 36-40, F
@Nimbus For example, Article 299 of the Turkish Penal Code deems it illegal to "Insult the President of Turkey". (You insult the president when he feels insulted.) A person who is sentenced for a violation of this article can be sentenced to a prison term between one and four years and if the violation was made in public the verdict can be elevated by a sixth.
Nimbus · M
@helenS Oh my! 😔
helenS · 36-40, F
@Nimbus It was only an arbitrary example.
cherokeepatti · 61-69, F
@helenS Same or worse in Thailand if you even hint at anything negative about the king.