We can rewrite large portions of the article to illustrate how citizens in Western countries self-censor to ensure they can always get a job...
I do not know why I am barred from being employed at a job. There are many possible reasons; I speak and blog often in support of labor rights in businesses and in criticism of various employers. But no recruiter or HR person will say exactly where or when I crossed a line. Giving clear punishment for unclear reasons will cause any person, whether directly involved or merely an observer, to be cautious and to censor what one says on financially sensitive topics. Businesses in the West have used this technique on their own workers for decades.
I do not know why I am barred from being employed at a job. There are many possible reasons; I speak and blog often in support of labor rights in businesses and in criticism of various employers. But no recruiter or HR person will say exactly where or when I crossed a line. Giving clear punishment for unclear reasons will cause any person, whether directly involved or merely an observer, to be cautious and to censor what one says on financially sensitive topics. Businesses in the West have used this technique on their own workers for decades.