Freedom of Speech Has No Alternative

A1plus

| 20:47:36 | 12-04-2005 | Politics |

FREEDOM OF SPEECH HAS NO ALTERNATIVE

Today «not really free» Armenian citizens gathered at the monument to
Komitas with the belief that the freedom should become real. Today a
recurrent rally in support of `A1+’ TV Co initiated by a number of public
organizations was held. Participator of the Turning Point forum Gayane
Markosyan said that problems in our country can be solved via public
rebellion and assistance.

The actions in support of A1+ have been carried out for already 10 days.
Over 3200 citizens signed under the demand to publish the list of free
frequencies and conduct a fair tender.

Leader of Cooperation in the Name of Democracy public organization Stepan
Danielyan stated, «All the same, we will win, the freedom of speech has no
alternative. Today an initiative group to find out what happened to the
equipment confiscated from the car belonging to «A1+» Company. To remind,
the car was taken to penalty ground after the procession on the occasion of
the 3-rd anniversary of depriving the company of air.