If so, why should people discourage elected leaders of other countries from free speech and free expression of their radical views, no matter how radical and contrary to the interests of established major democracies of power?
2006-10-21 04:35:40 · 4 answers · asked by stvenryn 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
i don't know what you mean, is there a thing such as that in a so called democratic country.......well if there is im still searching for it
2006-10-21 04:48:15 · answer #1 · answered by the _reporter 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When a country is at war, and we are at war with terrorism, this so called free speech is limited. Our enemies and our haters are prone to spread propaganda which, sad to say, many people believe it simply because it was stated or printed. As you know, propaganda is not necessarily the truth, but more often than not, a collection of half truths, innuendos, and lies. Both, the democrats and republicans are now involved in campaigning in an election. Both spread propaganda, and some of it is NOT good for our nation's image. FREE SPEECH IS FINE, BUT ONE CANNOT YELL FIRE IN A CROWDED THEATER.
2006-10-21 05:08:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
They have a right to discourage them just as long as they do not put them in jail for it. The people who are discouraging the leaders are using the same right as the leader who said the negative things about the US.
2006-10-21 05:08:39 · answer #3 · answered by Christopher W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, provided it is exercised rationally!
2006-10-21 04:39:01 · answer #4 · answered by Sami V 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋