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Recently, the name Bonnie Blue became popular on social media in Indonesia. Many people were confused and asked what really happened.
Hold your horses. Who Is Bonnie Blue?
Bonnie Blue is a British online content creator. Earlier this month, she was in Bali and got into trouble with Indonesian authorities. After an investigation, she was deported from Indonesia and banned from returning for several years. At that point, many Indonesians thought the issue was finished.
Read also - When Freedom Meets Tradition: The Bonnie Blue Bali Case
However, things got worse.
After returning to the UK, a video appeared online showing Bonnie Blue near the Indonesian Embassy in London. In the video, she wore the Indonesian flag attached to her clothing in a way that made it drag on the ground while she walked. For many Indonesians, this felt very disrespectful.
Freedom of Speech or Disrespect?
After the controversy involving Bonnie Blue and the Indonesian flag, some people began asking an important question: Was this freedom of speech, or did it cross a line?
Freedom of speech allows people to express opinions, criticism, and ideas without fear. It protects open discussion, even when opinions are unpopular. However, freedom of speech is not unlimited.
In this case, the issue is not about expressing an opinion or criticizing Indonesia, my country. I have an opinion that the controversy comes from how the Indonesian national flag was treated. A national flag is not just fabric. It represents a sovereign country, its people, and its history.
For many Indonesians, seeing the Merah Putih dragged on the ground felt like a deliberate act of disrespect, not a form of political or artistic expression. That is why the reaction was strong and emotional.
Is it harassment? That depends on local laws, especially since the incident happened outside Indonesia. Is it hate? Some people believe it shows contempt toward a nation, even if it was meant as provocation or attention-seeking.
This situation reminds us that freedom of expression works best when balanced with cultural awareness and respect. In a connected world, actions can travel far and their impact can be bigger than expected.
My friends...
The Indonesian flag is not just a symbol. It represents independence, history, and sacrifice. That’s why people reacted strongly. Social media quickly filled with criticism, and public figures also spoke out.
The Indonesian government later made a formal complaint to British authorities. Even though the incident happened outside Indonesia, officials said that disrespecting a national flag is not acceptable.
Many Indonesians see her actions as disrespectful to the Indonesian flag, which is why the reaction was so strong. Please do not do that again.
Hold your horses. Who Is Bonnie Blue?
Bonnie Blue is a British online content creator. Earlier this month, she was in Bali and got into trouble with Indonesian authorities. After an investigation, she was deported from Indonesia and banned from returning for several years. At that point, many Indonesians thought the issue was finished.
Read also - When Freedom Meets Tradition: The Bonnie Blue Bali Case
However, things got worse.
After returning to the UK, a video appeared online showing Bonnie Blue near the Indonesian Embassy in London. In the video, she wore the Indonesian flag attached to her clothing in a way that made it drag on the ground while she walked. For many Indonesians, this felt very disrespectful.
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| In the video, she was seen wearing the Indonesian national flag (Merah Putih) attached to her clothes in a way that made it touch and drag on the ground while she walked. We saw this as extremely disrespectful to a simbol of a sovereign of a country Of Indonesia Source : MIFA TV Youtube Channel Following the immoral content case in Bali, Bonnie Blue is up to no good again by insulting the Indonesian flag See the video Source : VIVA Youtube Channel |
Freedom of Speech or Disrespect?
After the controversy involving Bonnie Blue and the Indonesian flag, some people began asking an important question: Was this freedom of speech, or did it cross a line?
Freedom of speech allows people to express opinions, criticism, and ideas without fear. It protects open discussion, even when opinions are unpopular. However, freedom of speech is not unlimited.
In this case, the issue is not about expressing an opinion or criticizing Indonesia, my country. I have an opinion that the controversy comes from how the Indonesian national flag was treated. A national flag is not just fabric. It represents a sovereign country, its people, and its history.
For many Indonesians, seeing the Merah Putih dragged on the ground felt like a deliberate act of disrespect, not a form of political or artistic expression. That is why the reaction was strong and emotional.
Is it harassment? That depends on local laws, especially since the incident happened outside Indonesia. Is it hate? Some people believe it shows contempt toward a nation, even if it was meant as provocation or attention-seeking.
This situation reminds us that freedom of expression works best when balanced with cultural awareness and respect. In a connected world, actions can travel far and their impact can be bigger than expected.
My friends...
The Indonesian flag is not just a symbol. It represents independence, history, and sacrifice. That’s why people reacted strongly. Social media quickly filled with criticism, and public figures also spoke out.
The Indonesian government later made a formal complaint to British authorities. Even though the incident happened outside Indonesia, officials said that disrespecting a national flag is not acceptable.
Many Indonesians see her actions as disrespectful to the Indonesian flag, which is why the reaction was so strong. Please do not do that again.
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