Francistowners, go and vote
Friday, January 24, 2014
Masisi was a man who believed strongly in the basic tenets of democracy, among them and especially the freedoms of speech, expression and association as the cornerstones of a democratic state. He was a man of the people whose departure has left many an aching heart. Nevertheless, life must go on.
While every citizen, including the Head of State, has the right to voice opinions, the tone and context of the President’s comments were regrettably dismissive and risk chilling free expression in our country. The remarks are not isolated. They form part of a disturbing pattern of public attacks on independent institutions pillars essential to the healthy functioning of our democracy. The Judiciary, the Legislature, and now the media have all...