Is there any laws against speaking out against what you believe is wrong?
613709
depends on what you have to say, who or what it is about, and how loud you say it.  besides its not like there needs to be a law they can charge you with breaking to hold you now right?\n\nit also depends how you choose to speak your message, fm radio is legally off limits to you unless you can get on a legal radio station, but its a felony to try to broadcast yourself.\nthen there is just social pressure, sure you might have the right to shout in the streets, but depending on your message, someone might end up punching you.
812893
Some people can't get past the stereotypes. Gives you more reason to prove them wrong. Free speech rings true, say whatever you want, as long as you don't make death threats. Usually the people in black suits have tracked you down and are holding you at gunpoint if you even utter one word about 'killing' someone.
259781
yes you do. when it comes to your well being you have total freedom of speech and it is a crime to prevent it. when it comes to controling your  life you have freedom of speech but it's not worth the breath it cost if you don't have a sympathetic adult willing to help. unless it's how smart you want to be, then you won't have to tell anybody!!
1172230
Must of us know that. It is a defense that some used. Some feel it is against the people or you would ignore the law. Ever see those questions where it said-we all break them? What kind of morals to they have? Do they truly believe that? \n You are right for many it is about country.
667762
When you are part of a democracy you cannot choose which laws are moral and which are not.  If you disagree with one or more such laws you may do everything lawful to change it.  You cannot just ignore or refuse to obey it.  That is a fact of life.  It it different if something is lawful but you totally disagree with it.  In that case you do not have to take part in the legality of it.  For instance, Abortion is now legal - you do not have to agree with it and if pregnant you can refuse to have an abortion.  Homosexuality is legal (within confines of the law) but you can totally disagree with it for whatever reasons.  You do not have to partake in it.  Finally, if the law of the land is against your religious beliefs or such, there are ample avenues of appeal to prove your point..........
924635
I agree that you shouldnt have to if you dont want to.  But to BAN it is absurd, so if you did go and say it would you get in trouble?  People who disagree with this should stand up and say it anyways, its protected by the first amendment.
28217
I think it is usually acceptable to break the law if, by not breaking it, someone would suffer bodily harm or death. Also, if the law is fundamentally designed to discriminate, I think that at the very least some people need to break it in order to be able to argue against it in the Supreme Court, for example when Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat.
103891
I think that generally, people should be able to speak about anything.  There have to be exceptions made where public safety or an important government need (a much more narrowly defined concept then it might appear) are involved.  For example, defamation is one area where I am pleased that the law curtails inappropriate speech.  Also, to paraphrase Justice Holmes, can you imagine the mayhem that would be caused if the law didn't threaten to punish people who would otherwise yell fire in a crowded auditorium when in fact no fire existed?  People could be trampled to death for the sake of preserving one person's right to speak freely in all circumstances.  Surely, that is not the result you desire.  I am in favor, however, of open debate and discourse on all topics and in all manners where public safety and important government interest (again narrowly defined) are not implicated.
330721
If laws are morally wrong...try to change them :P \ndun break it....it'll set examples for others.......n ppl may tend to break law for every simple reason
343238
It's one thing to assert and to exercise your right to free speech, religion and association and another to assault another person because you don't want to hear what they have to say. Personally, if someone spit in my eye I would have them arrested and prosecuted.\n\nYou can disagree with the person, argue with them debate them, or refuse to talk to them and walk away but you are not allowed to assault another person simply because you don't want to hear what they have to say. If that was okay and was legal I can imagine a lot of spit flying around in the U.S. Senate and House.
308928
If it proves to be true, assuming we're talking about a reasonably short time-frame here, then you're probably okay.  It also depends on "how" you say what you say.  The facts are one thing, but if you selected a hurtful way of conveying the message, it could be viewed as an unjustified verbal assault - and depending on the circumstances, that could be actionable.
526795
Saying falsehoods about other people.  It's called slander.  Also, something that causes harm to others, like yelling "Fire!" in a crowded movie theater.  Of course, you're protected when there actually IS a fire.  And flag burning IS protected.
1115182
Cheers to you. I think after this many years it's time to ammend all the ammendments.\n\n   Certainly,,, with that said,  and agreeing with you,,, there are inappropriate times to openly, publically, voice ones opinions. IE: Politics and Religion being two subjects that one should temper statements about.\n\nRev. Steven
106348
Religion is a touchy thing.  As a minister, I cannot honestly say that I encourage the forcing of ones beliefs on another.  There just isn't precedent for it.  However, if the underlying issue is that what he says bothers you, that is something you can, and should, discuss with him.  If you should choose to, make it a point to not be confrontational.  If it comes across as an attack, he will defend himself, regardless of the reasoning behind it.  If, however, it's worded more carefully, gently, if you will, he should be more receptive.  The key thing is to pay careful attention to what he says.  You'd be amazed what sort of clues people drop in every little thing they say, in regards to how they're feeling, or what they mean by something.  Granted, I have no specifics in this case from with which to work, but in general, the above guidelines should be sufficient.
741625
I sure hope not.  There should never be any governmental interference in speech that is offensive or hate filled.  Only when there is clear evidence that the speech is a direct threat towards an individual should the law be able to take any action. If people could be jailed for offending, we all would be wearing prison uniforms.
829826
In most states, when you make a statement, it is a true and attested statement, and some states, swear you in. If you try to revoke it, could be contempt of court, perjury, making false statements or any other law they dig up.\n\nWhen you make a statement, it is intended to be true and accurate and I cant think of any good reason why someone would want to pull it, unless the person its against done some fast talking.
78339
when someone says something about you that is not true.