... 2010). Having a monopoly on the media to this extent will not only allow the Russian president Putin to dictate the news but also prevents 'free speech' media programs. English comedian John Oliver, for example, often criticizes Governments on his program, including his own. A Russian "John Oliver ... the show would be. The United States are also said to be heading in that direction with anti-terrorism laws affecting their citizens right to free speech. However, a country taking a step in the opposite direction is Iceland. Iceland has passed a law in parliament titled 'Icelandic...

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