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Britain’s Prince Charles Says Anti-Immigrant Populism Echoes Nazis

LONDON — The heir to Britain’s throne spoke out Thursday, saying the wave of anti-immigrant populism sweeping the world has “deeply disturbing echoes” of the Nazis’ persecution of Jews in the 1930s.

Prince Charles, the queen’s eldest son, said his parents’ generation “fought and died in a battle against intolerance, monstrous extremism and an inhuman attempt to exterminate the Jewish population of Europe.

“That nearly 70 years later we should still be seeing such evil persecution is to me beyond all belief,” he added. “We owe it to those who suffered and died so horribly not to repeat the horrors of the past.”

He made the comments as a guest contributor on “Thought for the Day,” a scripted monologue broadcast each morning during BBC Radio 4’s breakfast news show, “Today.”

The prince was urging listeners to be more compassionate about migrants and refugees. Some 65.3 million people across the world have been forced to leave their homes, according to the United Nations.

“We are now seeing the rise of many populist groups across the world that are increasingly aggressive to those who adhere to a minority faith,” Charles said. “All of this has deeply disturbing echoes of the dark days of the 1930s.”

Image: Prince Charles

Prince Charles gives a speech in London on December 14. REX/Shutterstock / Shutterstock

The prince did not cite any politician or party but his comments apparently refer to the wave of anti-immigrant populism linked to the victories of Donald Trump and Britain’s Brexit campaign.

These election wins have emboldened far-right groups across Europe, some of whom are now eyeing success in other elections. In England and Wales, incidents of religious or racist abuse rose 41 percent in the month after the Breixt vote in June, according to government figures.

Charles also linked the refugee crisis to Christianity and Islam.

“I wonder if this year we might remember how the story of the Nativity unfolds with the fleeing of the holy family to escape violent persecution,” he said. “And we might also remember that when the prophet Muhammad migrated from Mecca to Medina, he did so because he too was seeking the freedom for himself and his followers to worship.”

In: nbc 

Saudi Finance Minister: No income taxes for Saudi citizens and residents

Staff writer, Al Arabiya EnglishThursday, 22 December 2016

Speaking at a press conference in Riyadh on Thursday, Jadaan detailed the Saudi budget for 2017. (SPA)

Speaking at a press conference in Riyadh on Thursday, Jadaan detailed the Saudi budget for 2017. (SPA)

Saudi Finance Minister, Mohammad Jadaan, announced that – for the first time in the past 10 years – the kingdom had been able to spend less than the estimated budget, and achieve higher than expected non-oil revenues.

Speaking at a press conference in Riyadh on Thursday, Jadaan detailed the Saudi budget for 2017, and spoke of the government’s promise of transparency.

He also completely removed the need for income taxes on Saudi citizens and residents.

However, the new budget imposed new fees on expatriates – domestic help (drivers, maids, nannies) excluded – as follows:

2017

Monthly payment of 100 riyals on every person sponsored by any foreign employee.

The amount of revenues from this tax is estimated at 1 billion riyals.

2018

Monthly tax of 400 riyals on every employee in a company whose number of foreign employees exceed the number of Saudis.

300 riyals tax on every employee in a company whose number of foreign employees is less than the number of Saudis and 200 riyals on every person he sponsors.

The amount of revenues from this tax is estimated at 24 billion riyals.

2019

Monthly tax of 600 riyals on every employee in a company whose number of foreign employees exceed the number of Saudis.

500 riyals tax on every employee in a company whose number of foreign employees is less than the number of Saudis and 300 riyals on every person he sponsors.

The amount of revenues from this tax is estimated at 44 billion riyals.

2020

Monthly tax of 800 riyals on every employee in a company whose number of foreign employees exceed the number of Saudis

700 riyals tax on every employee in a company whose number of foreign employees is less than the number of Saudis and 400 riyals on every person he sponsors.

The amount of revenues from this tax is estimated at 65 billion riyals.

Last Update: Thursday, 22 December 2016 KSA 20:32 – GMT 17:32

In: alarabiya 

Lescano: “Una generación sin porno se va a dedicar más al deporte y al estudio”

El congresista de Acción Popular explicó a RPP Web todo sobre el proyecto de Ley para suspender el contenido pornográfico en internet.

De aprobarse este Proyecto de Ley solo forjará futuros expertos en ingeniería de sistemas, hackers y crackers improvisados en el Perú.

De aprobarse este Proyecto de Ley solo forjará futuros expertos en ingeniería de sistemas, hackers y crackers improvisados en el Perú.

Del Congreso de la República depende el destino de las páginas pornográficas en el Perú. El proyecto de Ley que presentó el legislador Yonhy Lescano (Acción Popular) busca limitar el contenido para adultos en las páginas para que ni chicos ni adultos puedan tener acceso a él

Aunque todavía no ha pasado a las comisiones congresales para que sea evaluado y votado, la iniciativa ya ha generado reacciones diversas en Facebook y Twitter. Que es decisión de cada uno, que corta las libertades. Los argumentos en contra son diversos. Lescano conversó con RPP Web sobre su proyecto y explicó el motivo que lo llevó a presentarlo.

“Una generación sin pornografía se va a dedicar más al deporte y al estudio. La pornografía produce adicción y distorsiona la conducta sexual de las personas, están estimulados (por lo que ven) y así van a violar a niños o mujeres”, dijo el legislador.

Los antecedentes. Tomó como ejemplo los casos de Corea del Sur y el Reino Unido. En el primer país, la restricción a este tipo de páginas es total, incluso Lescano comentó que en una visita pudo comprobar que esto se cumple estrictamente. Intentó ingresar a una de estas páginas y no tuvo éxito. “El sistema funciona muy bien allá”, dice.

En el segundo país las restricciones son parciales. Sin embargo el Congreso ha cerrado cada vez más el cerco a la industria en tema de contenidos y de inscripciones. Estos son los principales ejemplos del acciopopulista para crear el proyecto en el Perú.

“En otros países pasa, donde se ha impulsado la educación hay un mejor nivel educativo. Se ha prohibído estas páginas para evitar delitos sexuales y se ha conseguido, en Corea del Sur por ejemplo. Pensamos que esto es importante para evitar delitos sexuales”, dice.

Presentó el proyecto que creó con el apoyo de sus colegas de bancada que están de acuerdo con la medida. Sobre las voces críticas que aluden a una distorsión en las libertades, el legislador responde tajantemente: “La libertad debemos canalizarla adecuadamente. (El porno) La distorsiona, tiene más efectos negativos. ¿Qué cosa que tenga que ver con el interés público tiene la pornografía?, ¿Qué libertad se corta?, absolutamente nada”, comenta con voz enérgica.

¿Recorte de libertades?

No hay comparación entre la internet y el contenido televisivo, al menos en este caso para Lescano. “La pornografía es pornografía, no se puede comparar con los contenidos televisivos. En otros países los chicos tienen primer nivel porque no los envenenan con estos contenidos. Somos muy permisivos en aras de la llamada libertad, yo creo que es una distorsión de la libertad”.

Ahora la pelota rodará en el campo de las comisiones de Educación y Transporte, donde será probablemente discutido este proyecto, informó a RPP Web el congresista. Si es aprobado, irá al Pleno donde deberá ser refrendado por la mayoría. Entonces la realidad de un país sin pornografía sería realidad.

El siguiente paso sería ordenar a las empresas de comunicaciones a que bloqueen los contenidos. Y luego, la reglamentación para que los infractores cumplan una pena y para que no se le saque la vuelta a la ley. “Las empresas tienen que cumplir las medidas. Veo como padre y político que esto (el contenido porno) no nos trae nada bueno, hay que preguntarle a los papás y las mamás si están de acuerdo”, aseguró.

El congresista sabe que se acercan días de intenso debate, el mismo que ya empezó en las redes y que continuará por varios días más.

En: rpp

Proyecto de Ley aquí: PL-00825-2016-1221

Proyecto de Ley en página del Congreso de la República del Perú

South Carolina lawmakers propose pornography block on new computers

State Rep. Bill Chumley, R-Spartanburg, said the Human Trafficking Prevention Act would require manufacturers or sellers to install digital blocking capabilities on computers and other devices that access the internet to prevent the viewing of obscene content.

Representative William M. "Bill" Chumley. In: www.scstatehouse.gov

Bill sponsor: Representative William M. “Bill” Chumley. In: www.scstatehouse.gov

By Brendan O’Brien

Computers and devices sold in South Carolina that can access the internet would be required to have filters installed to prevent people from viewing pornography, although buyers could pay a $20 fee to remove the blocking software under a proposal before the legislature.

The amendment would require manufacturers or sellers of computers and internet-accessible devices to install software that blocks pornography, according to a draft of the amendment filed with the South Carolina General Assembly on Dec. 15.

One of its sponsors said on Tuesday the amendment would help raise money for the state’s task force to combat human trafficking, adding that the measure would not restrict their legal liberties, indicating it would allow for viewing adult pornography.

“This is a way to preserve freedom, not raise taxes and combat a serious problem all in one,” State Representative William “Bill” Chumley, a Republican, said in an interview.

Buyers over 18 in South Carolina would have to pay a $20 fee to have the block removed. Manufacturers or sellers would pay a $20 opt-out fee for each computer or device sold so they didn’t have to install the blocking software, according to the proposed measure.

The amendment did not address any technology challenges or whether the filter would be a barrier to interstate commerce for technology firms that sell their devices nationwide.

There was no timetable for debate and a possible vote. Chumley has told local media that he sees the amendment as a starting point for debate and that the proposal he co-sponsored may be adjusted.

The amendment corresponds with the Republican Party’s national platform that calls for states to get tough on pornography, adding that the internet has become a safe haven for predators.

“Pornography, with its harmful effects, especially on children, has become a public health crisis that is destroying the lives of millions,” the GOP said in its platform. “We urge energetic prosecution of child pornography, which is closely linked to human trafficking.”

In April, a Republican-backed resolution in Utah declared pornography a public health hazard and an epidemic that normalizes violence against women and children and makes men less likely to want to get married.

(Reporting by Brendan O’Brien in Milwaukee; Additional reporting by Jon Herskovitz in Austin, Texas; Editing by Jeffrey Benkoe)

In: reuters 

See: South Carolina statehouse profile – Representative William M. “Bill” Chumley