I'm tired of people apologizing for " slurs". This is a free country, you don't have to like homosexuals or any other group of people if you don't won't to. Also , you should be free to call anybody anything regardless of your race , creed or origin. It's called free speech.If you don't like it,move to Iran.
2007-01-18 09:21:14 · 14 answers · asked by ygzxv 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
What you say is correct.
He just mention a name of a person with that statement.
That is an offence that he could be taken to court and sued, for a large amount of money
2007-01-18 09:31:06 · answer #1 · answered by Wicked 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, we do have freedom of speech. But it's incredibly unacceptable socially do to things like use slurs. Besides free speech, I also believe that people in our country should be able to live without prejudice. It's fine if you aren't particularly fond of a certain group of people. Just don't express it in an immuture way by insulting them.
I mean, didn't most people grow out of the whole "You're stupid" phase at about the age of ten?
2007-01-18 09:26:05 · answer #2 · answered by blackbird23 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There IS a difference between freedom of speech, respect towards other human beings and being plain rude and impolite.
Saying what's on your mind and your opinion, that's your right. You're free to do that anytime, anywhere.
But insulting other people, not knowing anything about manners and etiquettes, not knowing how to respect other human beings is completely unacceptable and wrong!
You don't have the right to insult another human being. You don't have the right to call other people nasty names or mistreat them in any way.
Learn to tolerate other people, no matter what gender, race, color, religion, political background, nationality or anything. You don't have to agree with them and you don't have to like them. But don't disrespect or insult them!!
Think about how you want other people to treat you. Treat them with the same respect that you expect from other people.
2007-01-18 09:36:32 · answer #3 · answered by Adorable Angel 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What if the gay person had called the Black guy the N word?
Sure there's free speech but not when it hurts/offends someone....anyone.
2007-01-18 09:30:30 · answer #4 · answered by daljack -a girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, we have freedom of speech. We have freedom to refrain from bashing someone, too, which quite a few people neglect to exercise. We are entitled to our opinions and preferences/dislikes but we don't have to flaunt it and ruin someone else's privacy along the way.
Also, think of the other people who don't have the same views we do. What if they constantly aired it in front of us? This'll be one messy place, don't you think?
2007-01-18 09:27:45 · answer #5 · answered by JADE 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok, I understand what you are saying because we do have freedom of speech. But that person could get sued. Even if the one being screaned at is not gay. Some things you just cant say in some places. Ex: Screaming "Bomb in an airport"
2007-01-18 09:28:55 · answer #6 · answered by Moo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My understanding is the star said "No I did not call him XYZ".
Which to me is totally different than saying "He's an XYZ."
I don't understand all of the hype. The star just said - I didn't call him that. Perhaps he didn't need to say 'the word' but I don't think he meant anything by it. The reporter asked abou the past incident - and the actor answered.
2007-01-18 09:30:50 · answer #7 · answered by The First Lady 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Freedom of speech only guarantees that you won't be put into jail for using those types of words.
It doesn't prevent anyone from getting upset with what you say, and demanding an apology from you from using those words.
2007-01-18 09:27:28 · answer #8 · answered by mesquitemachine 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Free speech means you have the freedom to express yourself within reason. Should you say something to offend someone then you must accept the responsibilty of instigating the consequences such speech will bring forth.
There is no freedom without a responsiblity factor.
2007-01-18 09:30:35 · answer #9 · answered by sprydle 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's the same as Michael Richards using the N word. He has the right to do it, but in order to save face in front of the general population, he must apologize.
Was it right that either of them made the comments? Not really my place to judge, but I also don't believe anyone should be able to knock them for stating such things. If you want to be a biggot, then be a biggot. Don't change who you are for anyone, for any reason.
2007-01-18 09:25:13 · answer #10 · answered by Therious 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
To me it's offensive because it's someone he works with and it made the working environment hostile. He is also lying about it now, which shows alot about his character. I can't stand Burke anyway, it would make me happy to see him leave.
2007-01-18 09:32:12 · answer #11 · answered by A nobody from Oklahoma 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋