..in writing and then get jailed? For example, someone put a cross check of his president's face in a demonstration. Is that enough reason if he is jailed? He also insulted president orally. I meant president also has rights to be respected by their citizen right? What do you think?
2006-09-12 13:38:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Government
the word 'orally' cracks me up.
its just like saying, "i passed the exam and I feel so gay!"
lol
2006-09-12 13:42:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is a big difference between insults vs threats or libel. I do believe politicians including of president, vice president and member of congress are constantly being insulted and are open game. That is guarantee by our 1st Amendment rights. Just look at all those political jokes that are floating around or stay up for some of the late night comedy shows. However, if the insults becomes threats or libelous, then there is where our liberty face some limitation. There are laws that deal with that.
2006-09-12 21:10:49 · answer #2 · answered by robert S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Democratic government does not mean they have free speech...
In the USA we can demonstrate against the president and vice president without getting jailed.. as long as we follow the laws pertaining to demonstrations or gatherings... like no blocking traffic without a permit... etc.
2006-09-12 20:45:38 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Tom♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The way I see it a president has to earn respect. Just like any other person. And if someone feels they haven't done what they're getting paid to do, then he should be able to say what he wants. Freddom of speech right? Otherwise it'd be a totalitarian government and not a "democracy." He shouldn't be jailed because he doesn't agree with the prez.
2006-09-12 20:44:50 · answer #4 · answered by Nike W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just being democratic (or representative) in nature doesn't require that level of freedom of speech. So, yes, it could easily happen.
In fact, it's been threatened in the US many times, and the only thing stopping it is the plain text of the 1st Amendment. How long that will remain a deterrent to govt abuses of power remains to be seen.
2006-09-12 20:42:15 · answer #5 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think if its non threatening and not a constant happening by the same person or organization coz that would fall under harassment it should fall under the freedom of speech which is a joke any more but at the same time calling names and insults are very childish in my eyes and one should handle things in a more mature manner it gets more accomplished and you don't have to stoop down to a lower level to get a point across.
2006-09-12 20:54:27 · answer #6 · answered by cooperela@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a Police State, yes. And that's what the US is fast turning into.....
2006-09-12 20:41:26 · answer #7 · answered by Pedro I. Wong 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just cuz they can they do
2006-09-16 13:27:15 · answer #8 · answered by Kacey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋