Look at all the foreigners who play music in Taipei. No problems. This entire thing appears to be a personal vendetta in the outback.[/quote]
Not always so. A couple of foreign DJs I know have been harrassed. Many times when visiting foreign DJs come here to play and the police show up at the venue, the DJs are asked to step down, just in case.[/quote]
And what about those Japanese AV porno girls who come to Taipei for car show or computer show and strut their stuff as a porn star book promotion, all done without a work permit too. Of course, maybe the police like that stuff more than foreigners playing other kinds of instruments…[/quote]
Don’t you remember one Japanese AV porno girl got busted not too long ago?
I remember they had these real Penthouse Pets visit as part of a publicity stunt for some new apartment building in Taichung years ago. Of course, those organizers were probably better connected than the foreign hostesses who were deported.
Don’t you remember one Japanese AV porno girl got busted not too long ago?
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I don’t think she ever got actually ‘‘busted’’. Her bust got busted because she was 108Fcup or something, Anna they called her, probably Yumi Watanabe back home. I remember the news stories said her PR guy was being questioned and there was a possibility of a fine, but she went back home no problem. They never TOUCH porn girls.
[quote]My 14 days have begun, so unless the decision is repealed I must leave Taiwan by June 23. I am going to assume a worst-case scenario and prepare to leave on that date. If there is any change, I’ll adjust accordingly. I have a lot of writing and recording to try to finish in the next two weeks.
thanks
scott
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Nonsense. Going to court and having a judge pick out his favourite from a selection of contradictory regulations does not even come close to the definition of “rule of law”.
[quote=“Boomer”][quote]My 14 days have begun, so unless the decision is repealed I must leave Taiwan by June 23. I am going to assume a worst-case scenario and prepare to leave on that date. If there is any change, I’ll adjust accordingly. I have a lot of writing and recording to try to finish in the next two weeks.
thanks
scott
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He has consulted a lawyer.[/quote]
Better off consulting a politician and a newspaper editor, in that order.
Not to worry. I’m sure Taiwan has several laws on the definition of “political activity” and you can sue to have a court determine which one applies to you. Er, after you’ve been summarily deported.
You might be able to self-label as such Boomer but I don’t the U.N. will come to your aid…I might be wrong but don’t you have to be a citizen of the country in which you are being considered a dissident??
Actually we may find it easier to be labeled as such by the UN than dissidents from the PRC. Simply because the PRC has a lot of clout in the UN and Taiwan has very little to speak of.
I have communicated with the UN High Council for Refugees and they are evaluating the proposal to assist Scott in this matter.
It being an election year in the US will only help Scott in his pursuit for the basic human rights of Americans in Taiwan.
I think many people are hoping the goverment will see the light on this issue.
Issues surrounding the case of Scott Ezell…My Take.
I’ve been following the various views posted here on the issue of the deportation order given to Scott Ezell and have, up to now, refrained from posting my views on the matter until everybody had their say. Now I hope to provide my perspective on what’s happening in hopes that in the long run something positive can come out of what can only be described as a tragedy, not just for Scott, but also for the local people of Dulan Village, and the many indigenous artists he has helped.
First, some background: I have been living in Taiwan for close to 30 years and, but for the last year, in Taipei. A little over one year ago, I decided I’d had enough of Taipei city life and decided, along with my wife (Taiwanese national) to move to Taitung County where I’d hoped to find fresh air, clean water, peace and tranquility enjoying a semi-retired life. For the most part, that’s what I have indeed found in this most beautiful place in Taiwan.
We live but a 10-minute ride from a small sleepy ocean side village named DuLan approximately 20-30 kilometers north of Taitung city along Route 11 (the coastal highway). Dulan has an interesting and somewhat balanced mixed of Amis, Hakka, Han, and Taiwanese speaking people. Beyond the “locals” there are but five foreign residents (all American) within a 20 Km radius of the village, Scott being one of the five.
When we first arrived in our new home it became rather obvious that beyond the outdoor recreational activities Taitung is noteworthy for, there wasn’t much of a social life in our part of the woods.
Enter the Sugar Factory. The Sugar Factory, the so-called scene of the crime, is an abandoned sugar factory right in the middle of little Dulan village. Recently, with the agreement of the absentee landlord’s permission, the facilities of the sugar factory have been taken over by the local Amis to be used for public cultural events. Located on the grounds is a rather dilapidated and rustic house that has been recently used as a coffee shop/meeting room for the locals and any tourists passing by
Erm, it may have escaped your notice Boomer, but Taiwan is not a member of the UN. What on earth do you think the UNHCR is going to do about this? Or even what it CAN do about it?
What a total waste of time, when what you should be doing is filing an administrative appeal with the authorities HERE.
Get off your Sir Launcelot high horse and do something useful. Send a PM to Richard Hartzell and set up a meeting regarding the filing of an administrative appeal. At least that has a slight chance of success. Your way has N.O.N.E. A.T. A.L.L.
boomer…by his own admission Scott is in violation of the labor laws…“Although my work permit is not performance-related, I am a composer, recording artist, and writer.”
Now I am really confused???
