...it doesn't make sense to apply rights discourse in ahistorical, transnational fashion. For instance, just about all media are owned by the state in Cuba, which makes the degree of "freedom of speech," "freedom of press," etc. in Cuba lower than those in capitalist countries under the most undemocratic governments, according to media watchdog groups, most of which are the USG's "democracy assistance" apparatuses. That doesn't make sense, does it? ============================ No it doesn't. Good point, good discussion, Yoshie, thanks.