http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/15/world/europe/turkey-pianist-twitter-sentence/index.html?hpt=wo_c2
In this surprising story, a world famous pianist was sentenced to a ten month suspended sentence. I was surprised that even though he was reprimanded, the musician still publicly said that he thought he did nothing wrong. He brought into question Turkey's freedoms and says that by him getting sentenced, the government is taking steps backwards.
I agree that public figures should not be tweeting offensive things that would offend some people, but I do not think he needs to be thrown in prison. Freedom of speech is a fine line, and I have always learned that I am free until I impose on someone else's freedoms. So yes, I agree with him getting in trouble, but a suspended prison sentence?! Why don't we do it like America and just slap him with a fine or make him apologize on TV.
It brings to my attention the difference in cultures, like this class does everyday. Every country has a lot to work on, federally and internationally--and it is going to be a long road trying to get there.
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