> Hugo Chavez: U.S. citizens are oppressed by their own government
9 August 2005, 16:13
"..see how much freedom you would have..."
Contrary to what the US Media may have told you, Mr. Chavez was the first president to lift censorship and media pressure. In Venezuela there is only one state owned channel and five privately owned channels. These private oligarch channels bash and swear at Hugo Chavez everyday and Hugo does nothing about it, because like he says "How can I be in favor of free speech if I attempt to suppress my opposition. Let the people judge themself". Besides the 5 private channels, Venezuelians are free to receive any cable or satellite channels they deserve including CNN, BBC, FOX, etc...
"..see how much freedom you would have..."
Contrary to what the US Media may have told you, Mr. Chavez was the first president to lift censorship and media pressure. In Venezuela there is only one state owned channel and five privately owned channels. These private oligarch channels bash and swear at Hugo Chavez everyday and Hugo does nothing about it, because like he says "How can I be in favor of free speech if I attempt to suppress my opposition. Let the people judge themself". Besides the 5 private channels, Venezuelians are free to receive any cable or satellite channels they deserve including CNN, BBC, FOX, etc...
There is freedom of speech in Venezuela.
I encourage you to http://www.rethinkvenezuela.com/