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"Alistair Kitchen's deportation is a clear case of retaliation in connection with his reporting, and such action sends a chilling message to journalists," said one press freedom defender.

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[–] Endymion_Mallorn@kbin.melroy.org -5 points 1 month ago (3 children)

It's a clear message. If the government has made it clear that you're not welcome, why would you put yourself at a real life and death risk to be here?

And besides, if you don't like the USA, why come here at all?

[–] Infinite@lemmy.zip 14 points 1 month ago

Some people think fascism is worth resisting, even if it doesn't directly threaten their mother.

[–] Ascrod@midwest.social 3 points 1 month ago

The government has made it clear that queer people like me aren't welcome, and I was fucking born and raised here, and by god I'm gonna die here. These fascist scumbags can go to hell.