Should there be limits on "Freedom of speech"?

Question

What I mean, is it absolute? Some people say: "Freedom of speech is to say anything you want". Is that true? What limits should be put to regulate this freedom without depriving people from expressing their free opinions?

Answer 1

There are lots of limits on freedom of speech. You can't yell "Fire!" in a crowded theater, for example. Also, you can't make up something false about someone and publish that falsehood as though it were true.

Of course, sometimes society places limits that the law does not. For example, try walking into Harlem with a "I'm your new mass'r" t-shirt. You have the right to do that, but you don't have the right for anyone to like it.

Answer 2

Freedom of Speech means you can say anything you want to say. Do not put limits on it.

Answer 3

No limits! No matter how good your intentions, once you open that door & start saying "freedom of speech except for..." you start effectively killing free speech.

Answer 4

I think there should be no limits on free speech. But I think that we should have the right to ignore(and not hear) abusive language.

Answer 5

There should be no limits BY LAW, but common decency should dictate that way things are phrased and good personal judgement should be used.

Answer 6

Personal Accountability & Responsibility.

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Answer 7

There are limits, like for sexual/ workplace harrassment

Answer 8

yes there should be restrictions: copyright, libel, calling for violence/hatred, national security.

Answer 9

yes you should shut your face