Indonesia Quote by Soe Hok Gie
““Potonglah kaki tangan seseorang lalu masukkan di tempat 2 x 3 meter dan berilah kebebasan padanya. Inilah kemerdekaan pers di Indonesia.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Statement on press freedom, Indonesia, 1970s
Freedom of the press requires allowing journalists to operate without undue restriction, even if it feels uncomfortable.
In simple terms: Press freedom needs true independence.
Defend journalistic autonomy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- media outlets
- government policy
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies protect press freedom while preventing abuse?
- What responsibilities accompany this freedom?
Balancing freedom with accountability can be challenging.