Do those who practice journalism, even if they are students, run the risk of being convicted of a capital crime?
Can a person's words and images put him or her at such risk?
In Afghanistan, that seems to be the case.
A student journalist there has been sentenced to death for distributing (not necessarily writing or creating) a document that questions why Islamic men can have multiple wives when the latter can only have one husband.
Legitimate question, one would think.
Risky question in Afghanistan.
4 comments:
That is really interesting. I have several Saudi Arabian and 1 Egyptian friend who are foreign exchange students here at UNCC and Winthrop. Of course, I've asked them about their culture and about things I've heard and want to set straight. Most said that alot of middle easternern men practice polygamy but only if they can afford it. Apparently, you have to set each wife up financially with seperate homes and bills.
Women, as far as they said, are not allowed to have more than one husband. In fact, when I asked them why not, one guy said "That's just crazy, a woman wouldnt want two men, there's no need." because apparently the whole reason for so many wifes is ensuring offspring and an increase in descendants.
wow, i cant spell...i'm tired.
Yes, I agree--very interesting and so unfair to women vis-a-vis men.
Thanks for reading and for your thoughtful response.
Our culture is so very different from what we find in the Middle East.
What a bold movement for the student journalist to do!
I believe it was a good question to ask. Sometimes change cannot be made without a person trying to inform and enlighten the majority.
For example, Gandhi in India in the 1920's started to print publications for the majority of Indians about Satyagraha (non-violent resistance). Gandhi wanted to use Satyagraha techniques to liberate India from Britain, and was jailed various times by Britain.
I hope other people will stand behind this brave student journalist. It would be terrible if he dies for informing the public of a question to consider.
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