<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_journalists_killed_in_the_Mexican_Drug_War" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_journalists_killed_in_t...</a><p>During the time I lived in Mexico there were 10 journalists killed in the state of Veracruz where I lived. They were journalists that spoke out about government corruption or cartel violence.<p>During the same time the entire police force of Veracruz were fired in one day and the navy replaced them.<p>Currently there's blogo del narco, borderland beat and a few other places online to read uncensored stories, but almost all have the writer's name. Something like Wikileaks for safe, anonymous reporting would be great for these countries.
Something many take for granted here in the U.S. is constantly under attack from corrupt governments and powerful organizations(cartels, financial conglomerates and multinationals) in the developed and developing world. I would dare say that even our own press is somewhat more bridled now then ever.<p>My respects for a man who walked tall despite the threats to his family and life.
Interesting line - "we recognize that all human beings are created different." I feel as if humans are created equal, and are molded by different cultures. Nevertheless I agree with his plea for reverence of differences.
This is definitely not news, and it's a general interest article that's not particularly related to hackers in any way.
Top spot on Hacker News right now.<p>Admins, the community is telling you something: this site has become a Reddit clone with a more highbrow tone.<p>Edit: if you downvote, please reply too.