Is freedom of speech worth it?
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Absolutely.  It's what this country is founded on.  If not everything you said would become subjective.  If the right person didn't like what you said you'd be screwed.  This way we know where the line is.  There isn't one.
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in answer to all your questions, go to the following links:\n\n\nGood source of info for freedom of speech:\nhttp://www.thinkcentre.org/article.cfm?ArticleID=2486 \nhttp://www.siiaonline.org/freedom_speech\nhttp://www.wwlegal.com/index.php?module=guides&func=viewpage&pageid=31\n\narticle on freedom of speech:\nhttp://www.twnside.org.sg/title2/gtrends91.htm\nhttp://www.ntu.edu.sg/IDSS/publications/Perspective/IDSS0112006.pdf\nhttp://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/analysis/view/192132/1/.html
812673
Yep, apparently the term 'freedom of speech' seems to be a bit confusing to some. Freedom of speech is all-encompassing, so really the idiots at the top are just being hypocritical. It's very child-like and immature, don't you think?
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Freedom of speech is not a problem in the USA.  It's alive and well.  Of course, we have our whackos too.  That is, some people believe so strongly in their opinions, that they leave no room in their minds for the opinions of others.  These types, tend to express their opinions as fact rather than opinion.  The next step is threatening others who have differnig opinions.  Happens everywhere; or so I thought.  I didn't think that was unique to the USA.  \n\nPeople in the USA also blast their politicians.  Happens almost every day.  You may not see the bulk of it in the news where you live (UK ?) but if you lived in the USA, you'd see and hear more than you might think was possible.  \n\nJust reading the questions and answers in this forum's Religion and Politics categories is enough to wear me out.  Too bad all the energy devoted to this can't be used to power our vehicles.  Would help my budget some.
868651
First of all, there are rights and responsibilities. For every right you enjoy (freedom of speech) there are responsibilities (respecting other people's rights.) Think of it this way: everyone has the right to feel safe and to not be slandered. If you were the Prime Minister, and someone goes up to you and calls you an "idiotic fool", would that not anger you? Freedom of speech only lasts if you are respectful of the rights of others. You will be punished if you infringe on everyone else's rights, so I guess freedom is limited. \n\nIn the end, it depends on your definition of freedom. I think of freedom as more of a privilege. But if you see freedom as being able to do anything you wish, then to you there would be no true freedom.
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Yes, it IS wonderful that we have the freedom of speech in this Great Country of ours!\n\nI was in the Marines in the 70s, ready to defend the rights of this wonderful Country, and each Citizen, so we would keep that right. \n\nFreedom is a wonderful thing, and it doesnt come cheap. Its paid for by the blood, sweat and tears of a Nation, and its Citizens to keep it that way.\n\nJust my opinion...\n\nJesse
277002
Absolutely.  It's freedom of speech.  Its the first ammendment of the constitution.(Bill of rights section)
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I think it's great when used properly, everyone should be able to have his or her own voice on everything.  Theirs nothing wrong with freedom of speach.\n\nBut it does piss me off when some people try to label other things, such as harassment, as freedom of speech.
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This is NOT a freedom of speech issue. No one has the right to publish on Answers. It would be like sending an article to a newspaper and demanding that they print it because you think that's "free speech." The newspaper has the right to refuse to publish obscene, racist, vile, reprehensible material -- as well as any other material. Yahoo! owns this site and has the right to decide what stays and what goes. If you want true freedom of speech, create your own web site.\n\nBut, that said, I don't think Yahoo! does a good enough job of monitoring this site and enforcing the guidelines they do have. Until they can maintain the current guidelines, which are really the bare minimum for civil discourse, I don't think they should be stricter.
599691
Yeah. You noticed that too, huh? Hey, its the price we pay for freedom of speech.
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Yes. Not only is it a free speech issue - it is the most protected form of free speech under the Constitution - political free speech.
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With freedom of speech you have the right to write any book and not be charged with treason. The book should not insite hate in others but you can express your thoughts on the subject or outline a plan for your own. You are free to leave your country if you wish. It might be possible to found an island nation for instance in remote areas where you could buy an island say in south america.
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Yes, you're correct, technically, but it's too dangerous now to exercise that particular form of freedom of speech. (and your picture is beautiful...I don't know what the first answerer is talking about)
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"Freedom of speech" from a legal point of view means that no law should be passed preventing any person from speaking out. Thus the prohibition against censorship. However, the law also recognizes that the right to free speech should be exercised responsibly. That is why if the words uttered are untrue and hurts the reputation of another, then the speaker may be sued for libel or slander. Or if the words spoken exhorts listeners to rise up in arms against duly constituted government, the speaker may be punished for sedition.
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The right to exist, freedom of speech, and desire for happiness
915678
Free speech. You can insult, label, ect anyone you want, though some people need to learn that just because you can do something doesn't mean you should.
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I think that the current government of my country is absolutely great!  The largest problem is the media.  Since free speech is allowed, the news media slants the news to try to influence others to the media's viewpoint.  However, if we want to preserve our right to free speech, we must all accept the media and their unethical tactics.