OP ED: Strength through Free Speech, Insight, Re-evaluation, Adaptation

by Julie Jigsawnovich

In the US, not only do we have a relatively free press, and we are usually allowed to criticize our government. Sometimes even parts of our own government criticize what would seem to be their own policies. I see all of this as strength, not weakness. This dynamic gives us a chance to re-evaluate and adapt.

I found the following link in my Facebook newsfeed. It was posted by the Department of State-- Office of Global Women's Issues.

Congo's Rape Epidemic Worsens During U.S.-Backed Military Operation
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/10/AR2009081000492.html?sid=ST2009081001043

US Urges Iran to Free Prisoners

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8175702.stm
Hillary Clinton praised the "incredible courage" of Iranian protesters