Devangshu Datta: Censorship can be productive


	Devangshu Datta: Censorship can be productive

shankargallery

5-26-2007 8:28 AM

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Devangshu Datta / New Delhi May 26, 2007
In April, the Dujiangyan Public Security Bureau (DPSB) in Sichuan Province, People’s Republic of China, decided on “recruitment of 96 professionals (including 10 women) ‘Skynet’ monitor managers”. “Skynet” is the literal translation of a Chinese word that means both the Internet and CCTV-surveillance.

DPSB wants an ethical workforce. Only paragons of virtues need apply. Candidates must (a) be citizens of PRC with citizens’ rights; (b) support CPC leaders; love socialism; (c) respect the law, have an upright character, be dedicated to work, and be possessed of a spirit of serving the people.

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