Alexey Melnikov: "The case of 22 million"

“The fact that the case against the New Time magazine is already evident from the fact that the finished fine means the liquidation of the publication. This has already been in our history - the“ Yukos case. ”Pay before the liquidation,” the publicist writes in the “live magazine” .

“If you want to punish, then the punishment should not mean the termination of the publication. The punishment should be in proportion to the violation, give the magazine the journal to work further. In the same way, the personal political addictions of the journal editor, its interview with Navalny, should not serve as the basis for the liquidation of its publication.

In addition, what is it, in general, for the decision? Even if you leave aside the legal side, and proceed only from political expediency.

You, the authorities, have television in your hands - the main tool for influencing society. What can be opposed by the New Time magazine, which can only be read on the Internet?

Cancel your decision and a fine of 22 million. Let the New Times continue to go out.