I would have thought that
free speech was guaranteed
under The First Amendment so
why the need for more legislation
Obviously there is a thin line between
that and hate speech which is illegal but
who decides here now : it the individual who
the comment is directed at : the individual who
is making it : or is up to the state to decide : one
should not prohibit free speech even if is hate speech
as that is a slippery slope : we have this happening over
here as individuals have been arrested for posting of racist
comments on face book : I really believe one should have the
freedom to say what ever one wants : it is the only way to make
sure there is a level playing field : the point at which intervention can
become necessary is where words are translated into actions but long as
that particular line is not being crossed then let it be : but am aware of legal
considerations such as slander and libel and obscenity but if no one broke those
laws they would not exist in the first place : let freedom of speech be just that but
equally remember that even with absolute freedom of speech one must still accept all
moral responsibility for one s words and it is wise to engage brain before opening mouth
free speech was guaranteed
under The First Amendment so
why the need for more legislation
Obviously there is a thin line between
that and hate speech which is illegal but
who decides here now : it the individual who
the comment is directed at : the individual who
is making it : or is up to the state to decide : one
should not prohibit free speech even if is hate speech
as that is a slippery slope : we have this happening over
here as individuals have been arrested for posting of racist
comments on face book : I really believe one should have the
freedom to say what ever one wants : it is the only way to make
sure there is a level playing field : the point at which intervention can
become necessary is where words are translated into actions but long as
that particular line is not being crossed then let it be : but am aware of legal
considerations such as slander and libel and obscenity but if no one broke those
laws they would not exist in the first place : let freedom of speech be just that but
equally remember that even with absolute freedom of speech one must still accept all
moral responsibility for one s words and it is wise to engage brain before opening mouth
A MIND IS LIKE A PARACHUTE : IT DOES NOT WORK UNLESS IT IS OPEN
