Interesting quotes on the above-mentioned subject. "It is easy to believe in freedom of speech for those with whom we agree" - Leo McKern "Freedom of speech includes the freedom to offend people" - Brad Thor "What we have are two important values in conflict: freedom of speech and our desire for healthy campaigns in a healthy democracy. You can't have both" - Dick Gephardt
The right to free speech is one of the most important and fundamental rights of liberty. Let us exercise this right with responsibility in the forums. The advent of the Internet has seen a staggering growth in the potential for the freedom of speech and expression to people throughout the world. Sadly,, this same freedom is being abused and used irresponsibly by some as a smoke screen to communicate in a vulgar, profane, violent, and insulting manner. True right of free speech is accurately carried out when self-restraint is responsibly exercised. Let's make this forums a better place for healthy exchanges of opinions and flow of ideas.
Remind me to go to sleep and dream about a decent PIMD. It'll be some time before everything settles out, if at all. Freedom of speech in my opinion, exists as an idea. There is no such thing as true freedom. If there was complete and utter freedom, we would be able to fly. We wouldn't be physically limited. The freedom of speech is (in my opinion) to say whatever you want. But, although you are able to, there are laws/rules saying so and so can't say so and so. You limit yourself, I doubt most people would insult the president in front of the president, his agents and a fully equipped army. -TMG Out
I'm American but I believe this really a such thing. There is no freedom of speech if you are a minor like me. If there was my parents, neighbor, teachers would be called every name in the book.
Glenn, it's one of those paradox-like things. If everybody has freedom to say whatever they want, than nobody does. You can tell somebody you're going to kill them if they use their freedom of speech, and there's nothing that can be done about it then because of their "freedom of speech", and then that threatened person really doesn't have freedom of speech anymore...
Remind me to change my name soon. This one is worse then TheMeanGirl. Then of course, Glenn will kill me. Meh. McDreamy can't kill me. Because, I will kill him. But, who kills each other first? Ehh.... Hmm. I guess what you say has a point to it. I'll have to read it again, bit confusing.
People don't notice. Some really stupid people I just got married to Glenn. Eh, can't blame em. Most people think I'm another stupid newb with a big ego.