Neither believes in freedom of speech.
The fact that the Chinese regime restricts free thought is not a surprise, but the Church of England is wearing the "social media dunce cap" today for suspending a Bishop who wasn't chomping at the bit to hear the latest about Prince William and soon-to-be Princess Kate and their pending nuptials - http://on.mash.to/h3VYfq.
The offense by China prompted this response from Twitter CEO Dick Costolo to the Chinese government, "Dear Chinese Government.Year-long detentions for sending a sarcastic tweet are neither the way forward nor the future of your great people." http://bit.ly/bb0D8n
Social Media is supposed to be the platform that renders all opinions equal and affords everyone the right to share their own. Apparently China and the Church of England didn't get the memo.
Who else didn't get the memo this week?
Nominate your "Social Media Dunce" by commenting below. Tell us about a person, group or organization that is abusing social media.
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