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This is a big story because the death sentence sends a message to the world that foreign journalists risk their life just for reporting the news in Egypt. It s
by tsarzen 12y ago
This is a big story because the death sentence sends a message to the world that foreign journalists risk their life just for reporting the news in Egypt. It suggests that Egypt is heading towards a closed, non-democratic future and could pose a significant risk to other countries.
This piece is from an Aussie news site, so obviously it will highlight that the journo was Australian. But the bigger story is that - despite the revolution - Egypt is still a long way from being open and free.
Also as an aside, it also sends a big message to the business world: "Don't invest in Egypt - it's not safe for foreigners."
Egypt is a beautiful country with great people. I hope they can overcome this.
- madeofpalk 12y agoAustralia, on the other hand, is 'open for business'
- tsarzen 12y agoHaha.. let's not go down the rabbit hole of Australia's current political situation.
- jpatokal 12y agoDownvoters unfamiliar with Oz politics: This is a mildly notorious political catchphrase, not too far off from "Mission accomplished" in the US. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/election-2013/abbott-claims-victory-and-says-australia-is-open-for-business/story-fn9qr68y-1226714414009 http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/election-20...
- madeofpalk 12y agoI prefered the D-Day kerfuffle http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jun/02/tony-abbott-video-d-day-open-for-business http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jun/02/tony-abbott-vid...
- chris_wot 12y agoI preferred Great Big New Tax, which they conveniently introduced themselves.