“Social networks are a great vector for all these Polynesians who overnight felt they were becoming experts and even for some of the doctors in everything. Criticism is easy, you know, especially when you are in front of your computer screen and hidden by a pseudonym, launched the President of the Country in his speech. But I am also aware that it is normal for politicians to be questioned, to be criticized. It is also part of our job to accept. what is less normal is the flood of insults or even death threats that poured out through social networks. Remember what was said when our MP Maina Sage announced that she had been infected. Also remember the death threats against Dr. Raynal which were referred to the court. these are facts, naturally, extremely serious, but which do not correspond especially, and this is what reassures me, with the state of mind of the majority of Polynesians. ”
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Edouard Fritch points out that most offensive comments are made under media articles. “I would still like to point out that most of the offensive comments were made in the comments of the articles you all post on Facebook. I therefore call for the necessary moderation of comments to be carried out by you and not only with regard to the covid. the fear of this disease which we have not finished learning about could have made people angry. But I note that over time, with good information like the one you are relaying, our compatriots have learned to live with this virus. And in their great majority, to be more serene in front of him. “
Edouard Fritch does not hide that he is asking and will ask the population to “The acceptance and respect of the restrictions imposed”. “Some have even spoken of an attack on the liberty of (…) “Making decisions like we did with HC is becoming a difficult exercise, I would even say high risk. “
Edouard Fritch’s wishes to the press
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