Freedom of Speech to Its Extremes
Freedom of Speech has long been contested over its respect to purpose, time and place. Is there a time when freedom of speech should be limited?
Personally, I find it morally questionable not to limit freedom of speech on occasions, cyber bullying is a rampant crime and truly should be capped, but this is unrealistic. Therefore, I believe that in perpetuation criminal activity or suicide/homicide of another individual should be considered a crime worthy of trial. I will not prevent a white supremacist from having his beliefs, but I will prevent him from organizing and acting on this beliefs as they do not fall under the category of a "peaceful assembly". Freedom of Speech promulgates hate crime without restriction. If life is sacred and all people are equal before the government, then shouldn't putting groups of people, usually minorities, i.e (muslims, jews, blacks etc.), at risk through freedom of speech be unbalancing equality? Although Voltaire is famously misquoted "I disagree with what you may say, but I will defend to death you right to say it," I'm sure that even he would not allow the free exchange of speech for organizing another Kristallnacht. In fact I know not of one occasion where freedom of speech was a battle cry for hate, ignorance and violence, even under the iron fist of the communists, the Czechs during the Prague Spring didn't insist upon freedom of speech to create instability, freedom of speech was a unifying force, they did not liberalize in the name of spreading lies, slander, hate and violence, they did so that they may speak their minds, be critical, be offensive, but not harm a person.
Limits are Sometimes O.K
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Limits on Speech are Never O.K
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This is a difficult issue. Whilst complete free speech is an ideal senario, often some limits, i think would be better. Complete free speech allows incitement of racial hatred, and spreading information that is defamatory or could physically hurt somebody, such as publishing their address on t'internet. Such limits, however, should be as little as possible, as generally free speech, with some exceptions, is a core western value. Side: Limits are Sometimes O.K
I think that if some one says "Hey I'm gonna blow up the school" and if they really don't show any signs that they are then What ever they are properly just mad but if they give details like "I'm going to blow up the school Friday next week during 3rd period "or something like that then there are some problems. same as if some one is being disrespect full there needs to be a limit to what they can say. there is a difference from "Obama is not as good as Bush" and Obama sucks" limits are good but still Side: Limits are Sometimes O.K
If a president were to be criticized, she or he should be criticized gently. TV shows are loaded with offensive content and reinforce its viewers to act upon its bad morals. A parent is a product of how she or he is parented, so you should not let your kids watch any offensive shows, and talk to them about the moralities of these shows. Personally, I will never forgive an artist who has done a horribly offensive (non-violent) act. I understand the story behind gangsta rap, but some rappers take the rap too far. Freedom of information should definitely be limited to offensive information, and if any offensive information is absolutely legitimate, then scientists must find a way to compensate for it before disclosing it. Side: Limits are Sometimes O.K
Defending freedom of expressions should be exercised within the limits of the law, personal responsibilities and based on estimation for other rights and sensibilities. For example, there is the harm to humanity which derived from racial thoughts. Racism as either belief that different racial groups are characterized by fundamental characteristics or capabilities and that some such groups are as a result naturally greater to others or discrimination against members of particular racial groups. Of course people should be able to participate in the politics of the country. But there are a lot of leading problems caused by racial discrimination. Nobody can choose his race or nation thatโs why people should be careful with thoughts that they express. There always should be limitations. Side: Limits are Sometimes O.K
Well yea, what if your talking to a homosexual, well if someone said something mean not many people would like is. Or if someone called you a b#### or an as##### you would probably not like it so just think about it. Or maybe your trying to sleep and someone is outside yelling and screaming. Same situation. So think about it as if it was happening to you. So I do believe in freedom of speech but if your overdoing it and taking it out of control...SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!!!๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฏ๏ฟฝ ๐ผ๐ผ๐ด๐ฒ๐ถ๐ถ๐๐ท๐ธ๏ฟฝ Side: Limits are Sometimes O.K
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Limits should be permitted if it invokes or involves violence; otherwise, no. What if you yell "Fire!" in a crowded area for giggles? That leads to panic and possible injury as people trample each other. What if you explain to anyone who will listen how to concoct Sarin or a fission bomb? Side: Limits are Sometimes O.K
Thats the exact same argument every country without free speech puts out. China uses that doctrine and uses it openly to put down those against the government or in anyway radical. Also, this would include much of what is on the web and in circulation as of today. Again, this would prevent anyone in the country from making any form of threat without penalty of law. Finally, those with ideas that in anyway invoke or involve violence would never be able to state their arguments, and though this sounds like a good idea, if these people never spoke up we would have these people more actively committing their own ideas because of the suppression and these ideas could never used as evidence for anything in any real world application or argument. In short, it causes more anger among those would normally use it to vent and limits the plausibility of arguments who would normally require said arguments in terms of realism and perfection of crafting. Side: Limits on Speech are Never O.K
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