What is freedome of speech?
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Being able to spell freedome anyway you want to.
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Free press means the ability to report the news without fear of retribution. Free speach means the ability to express an opinion without fear of retribution. No true free society can exist when someone expressing an opinion must fear for their life by doing so. As such, the followers of Islam who protest a cartoon by burning the national flags of other countries, (which many people find offensive), just prove that they prefer the rule of dictatorships, where they can spend their entire lifes bending over to the whims of those in power.
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Freedom of Speech is what I believe you are referring to.  Political Correctness was invented by universities that obviously have a lot of time on their hands.  Freedom of Speech is written into the Constitution of the United States and is and should be looked at with more forethought than what a bunch of busy bodies in and around a college campus thought was/is important.
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I am a conservative Republican and I absolutely believe that we have a First Amendment Right to burn the U.S. Flag.  "I may not agree with a word that you are saying, I but I would defend, to the death, your right to say it."    No law abridging "freedom of speech".  First you have to ask what "speech" is.  If you think that speech only means "the spoken and written word", then fine, that's it.  The real question becomes, how far should the government be able to go to control your message coming across?  Hey, the internet and this Board aren't mentioned.  What is stopping the Government from shutting this site down.  Typing this stupid debate is not "speech" right?  P.S. chicks are allowed to dance nude BECAUSE of the liberal interpretation of "free speech", so don't rock the boat!
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"Freedom of Expression" is a concept that means that someone has the right to express views-- no matter how unpopular-- without fear of being persecuted or punished for what he has said. In a strictly political sense, freedom of speech is meant to protect the rights of people who have a grievance against the government or have unpopular views in general. It was created because in the past, Western leaders [or religious organizations] had the practice of condemning, imprisoning, or killing people who expressed views that they didn't like. (For example, Honore Daumier [a 19th century French cartoonist] was imprisoned for printing cartoons that the French government found offensive.) \n\nSo Freedom of Expression is a concept meant to protect the rights of people who have unpopular views, especially if it's against the government or other authorities with immense power. They cannot be imprisoned or persecuted or exiled. It is a good concept. The problem, however, is that this concept has now been corrupted by many people, who feel that Freedom of Expression means being as insensitive and rude as you feel like, and not expect to get a negative reaction for it. It has also become a crutch [lazy] response when someone does something that creates controversy and doesn't really address the issue head on. I don't know much about this Danish cartoon affair, but this may have happened in this case.
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Freedom of Speech.  Yahoo! Answers would not be the same without this right.
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It's important to remember that the freedom of speech does NOT mean you can say anything, anywhere, at any time.  \n\nFirst, there are forms of speech that are NOT protected at all.  Threats and obscenity are two prime examples.\n\nSecond, freedom of speech is guaranteed in PUBLIC spaces ONLY.  Private institutions can limit speech at any time.  In fact, the Constitution says that the government cannot enact laws that limit speech.  That's the extent of the guarantee.  Private institutions may limit speech in ways they deem fit.\n\nThat's why you can be fired for complaining about your boss, for example.  \n\nIn addition, if a local restaurant doesn't want you reading some Ku Klux Klan materials, they can ask you to put it away or leave the premises.  \n\nThey can also force you not to protest in their parking lot or refuse to let you hand out political pamphlets to their customers.\n\nSo, onto academic institutions.  I THINK (not entirely sure about this) that PUBLIC academic institutions can still limit speech that they deem counter to academic goals.  (So, for example, a high school newspaper would be discouraged from publishing racist materials.)  Other than that, they cannot limit speech.\n\nPrivate institutions have no legal obligation to allow all forms of speech.  Religious universities, for instance, can demand that their students follow a behavioral code that includes speech/words that are "off limits."\n\nHope this helps!
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Even freedom of speech has its limits in to days world.\nFreedom of Expression has virtually disappeared.
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Anyone can say anything he or she wants in this country - however that person can be held accountable for damage, defamation, reckless disregard for truth of falsity, libel, slander, - and yes, Diamond D. is correct. \n\nEven if I do NOT like what some one says, publishes, broadcasts, it is not against the law unless it falls out side of Constitutionally protected speech.  We have no prior restraint ( Near V Minn ) and one can collect damages for Actual Malice ( New York Times vs Sullivan ) - if they are not a public figure.\n\nFreedom of speech comes with responsibility and consequences.  And again to the Love it or Leave its out there - I would NEVER censor or try to deny their rights to their free expression of opinion.  They are American citizens and their speech is as protected - as MINE is. \n\nWorks both ways - but I will support their rights to free speech even if they do NOT support mine.
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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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too outspoken. we do have freedom of speech
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The idea behind freedom of speech is that you can say anything you want as long as it doesn't cause the harm of others. You can't yell fire in a crowded movie theater, but you can speak out against you government or any other group. The problem is that people don't limit their actions to speech. Furthermore, our country is a lot better then pretty much any other and all you people who want to complain so much, just leave and you'll find out what it's like to be oppressed.
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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
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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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The right to exist, freedom of speech, and desire for happiness
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Short Answer:  Rights of Free Speech and Free Press
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Not a damn thing,freedom of speech.......