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Exactly the same? So, have you been been dragged away to be tortured and murdered yet for offering this criticism?
Hmm, I guess it's not exactly the same.
Instead, your opinions are published and can be openly discussed. People can decide for themselves if they agree or disagree with you, and they also won't be dragged away to be tortured and murdered if they express support for you.
That's pretty different, don't you think?
I think those differences really do matter.
Ai Weiwei lived in China most of his life, and was openly critical of the government there. He has been imprisoned before. In his family history, one of his parents was internally exiled. This is a brave person who knows a few things from personal experience and deserves some respect and consideration, even if you disagree.