Should chalking be banned to protect the free speech of right?
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With rights come responsibilities. If the student wishes to write "The Principle is a poopie-doodle head" (Yes, I know principal is misspelled), he may, but must take the consequences for that action, or, punish the whole school to force out the miscreant
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What do you mean the right? We have free speech don't we?
105875
Is it ethical?  That's a question that only each person can decide.\n\ntheir "so called freedom of speech" as you put it- is a legal issue- and yes- legally they are free to publish the cartoons.\n\nHowever, just because something is legally allowable- does not means someone should do it.  Personally, I don't think it was ethically wrong for the first newspaper to print the cartoons- they did so in response to a contest, and the majority of them were simple depictions of Mohammed.  I do think that it was irresponsible for many of the newspaper who reprinted them- who did so only after violence erupted a few weeks ago.  Their reprinting of the cartoons only fanned the flames of violence.\n\nAnd of course- it is ethically wrong (I believe) for those who are reacting violently to do so.  You are free to disagree with the pictures, free to disagree with the printing of those pictures- but you are not free to destroy property or hurt others.  There are plenty of non-violent ways to show your disagreement.\n\nBut that's just my opinion.
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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.
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Wow - \n\nYou must be mistaken.  I am totally shocked that a liberal, open minded, free thinking member would have anything to do with squelching your individual rights of free speech that were manifested in a forum specifically established to inquire about such matters.  \n\nParticularly because it was such a seemingly relevant question considering the happenings in the world today.\n\nI suppose I shall have to reconsider my opinion.  I wonder if I'm allowed to do that?
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IMHO, governments should keep away from all matters religious in the same way that religious figures and organizations should keep their hands off politics.\nThis kind of interference with the public's right to learn someone's point of view is an ugly violation of freedom of speech.
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The US Supreme Court has held that flag burning as an act of protest is "symbolic speech" and therefore protected by the First Amendment.\nHaving said this, I would advise not doing so as the Republicans are looking for an "issue" to whip up the far right.  (Somehow bringing peace and democracy to Iraq doesn't have appeal anymore.)  Nothing brings out the crazies like someone else exercising free speech they don't like.
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It's called freedom of speech.
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I would support the restrictions on screaming fire, etc. in a crowded theater. Such language does not really communicate any idea, but is only meant to hurt. It is basically an assault with words. It has no place in my ideal government.\nAs far as offending religions i think we should have the right to do that. It may be hurtful, but not all speech is flattering. We should have the right to make offensive cartoons. How people react to such speech is what should be dealt with, but the speech itself is not the problem.\nAlthough questioning tragedies like the holocaust seems insane, its not something we should regulate. Who knows how far it could be taken. It could evolve into not questioning the politics of a particular president. We should always have the right to evaluate history even if we're not very good at it.\nPornographic images are not pleasing to all people, but it mostly boils down to a moral question that is highly subjective. People who enjoy pornography should have every right to enjoy it. We can't make judgment on what type of media is "good" and what is "bad." pornography would be welcome in my ideal government.\nFinally, hate speech. That's a tough one because like shouting out "fire", hate speech only strives to hurt and offend. Does it also mean to communicate? to spread ideas? i'm not sure. I don't really completely understand the intentions of those who make hate speech. I know i disagree with them, but that's not where i stop my analysis. This issue is more ambiguous to me than the others, but still my gut tells me that i would allow it in my own government. I think most of society doesn't really have an open ear to hate speech anyways. If people must make hateful comments they can go ahead and do it. Society will probably ostracize them anyways.
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I think true free speech is limitless, but if you say something false that incriminates or otherwise harms others, the fact that you harmed someone would be a violation of law.
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In a free society, there is no such thing as the "right" to not be subjected to offensive things. \n\nIf you read the newspaper, browse the web, watch TV, etc. you will be offended in the West. \n\nYou do have the right to protest (peacefully), picket, rally other people to do the same.\n\nIf their "deen" (a Muslim word for faith) is strong, they shouldn't worry about what some non-Muslim has to say about their religion.\n\nYes, I've seen the cartoons. They're a lot less offensive than what the OFFICIAL newspapers of some nations such as Saudi Arabia, Syria, Iran, etc. say about Judaism
928943
No, freedom of speech would be violated.
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No, I don't belive so, because as a free country, citicens should be able to do what they want, and protest however they wish, so long as it brings no physical harm to others. However, be it Austrailia, U.S.A. (my home), U.K., or any other free nation, it is truely sad for flags to be burned, and kind of counter productive, as they are using the freedoms of that country to burn the flag (irony?). If I were Austrailian, and saw somone burning an Austrailian flag, I would protest by raising mine higher.\n\nBottom Line...\nPeople should have the right to protest as they please, be it flag burners, or FLAG WAVERS!\n\nGreetings from the states!
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Freedom of Speech-by our Forefathers was you right to speak for or against something-in an Orderly fashion(since they didn't print it -its abused). It was to allow you voice-not to stir trouble or hurt or abuse. \n\nI have done just what you were talking about against the schools. They want to 'use' our children for their agenda (most children don't realize full agenda and meaning) . They did not like it and I fought back politely. Do not accept this and speak your peace and write to them and others-to quit using our children. Do so -peaceable but firmly. This right you do have-do not let them bully you (they will)-tell them you will report to every agency you can (ACLU-newspapers-free legal aid-ect)Bring it up to the board and PTA-Again-polity and peacefully). Email me if you like. kindnessinheart@yahoo.com
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Free Speech should only be limited to threaten to do physical harm to a person. However; to report someone with a different political, sexual, religious, or social view; is simply vindictive and creates censorship.
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There is no such thing as free speech. Freedom is an illusion.
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I think the point is to keep things in some sort of balance. \n\nFree speech is important.  So is protecting our youth from indecency.  And some of the rest of us don't want to see that trash, either.\n\nThere is a lack of responsibility in the media that is growing at an alarming rate, and yes, it needs to be stunted a bit.\n\nEverybody wants to throw the words art and creative expression around.  Come on, can't we do better than this?