Censorship good or bad? Should we have blanket freedom of speech?

Question

Does the government anywhere have the right to say no you cannot say that if so why?

Well go to guy you made me laugh and I kno wmy grammar could use some work, you'd better watch out for your tent flaps I hear they're planning a revolt

Here's a thought will george orwells book come true and will "Big Brother" actually be the reality in twenty years, if we allow continued censorship?

Answer 1

Yes to freedom of speach. People just need to use a little tact.
Show a little compassion, consider anothers feeling when voicing there opinion. Think about the consequences of our statements. We are getting way out of control with freedom of speech. If we just think before we speak. Try to stick to debating the issue and not attacking the person presenting an issue.

I will admit to being guilty of doing just that in the past. I am now trying to take a breath before I post to be sure that I do just that, address the issue and not attack the individual. Because this is also my freedom to do.

Government should not control it. We should each learn to censor our own speech.

Answer 2

Personally, censorship should be the responsibility of the individual. Any government afraid of ideas will ultimately be destroyed by them. Free expression and free speech are essential to ensure that a society does not over look grave injustices. The other side of that is the responsibility of the person speaking to ensure that the thoughts, ideas, and facts presented do more good than ill. If the U.S. was in a war with Canada and a reporter reported that there were 1000 infantry men in New York by Albany ready to storm the boarder at dawn the next day, who would that benefit? If you were a Canadian report it would allow your people to prepare and maybe repel the assault. If you were an U.S. citizen you would ensure that a lot more people would die. That's a drastic example but ultimately, saying something just to be the first to get it out there and get the story may not always be worth it. But any society that would sacrifice freedom for security deserves neither and will soon find itself without either. I don't know who said that, but don't think any truer statement has ever been uttered.

Answer 3

Unconditional freedom of speech, if it is liable there are civil courts to prosecute and that is why we have those independent laws to govern for a balance. The truth must be sought and without freedom of speech we will never be sure. Every statement will be doctored up just like the media does every day and the history books as well. There is only one reason to blanket the truth and that is for the little children, but they are not the ones in these conversations, and they don't read the New York press etc., You must have all to find the one true answer. Murder trials, all trials if that be the case will be just like Nazi germany was "Guilty as charged and no proving your innocense".
That is why they didn't want DNA testing remember? It was too much money to research and the prisons make money to governments and the privatizing of prisons is already in the making and the more room we make on death row will be like a swinging door and mass extermination will begin worse than Berlin? Think about it find out read it on the site. The laws of conspiracy they want to use as well. They re-enacted that under Old man Bush, three people standing on a corner may be arrested because they are the number of a form of a conspiracy? How crazy that is eh? That was the law in Russia they would take you in and torture you there just like they want to do here too. They say it is to get the truth but if you don't have freedom to speak? And wonder if they make you speak what they want you to say? Like the Japs in WW II did too? Torture is wrong.

Answer 4

Freedom of Speech

Answer 5

Some people literally cannot handle the truth or controversial ideas.

If you look at anyone who expresses opinions beyond mainstream or gone against the grain, there is usually an uproar.

So, although I personally hate censorship, it is a necessary evil for some. The people who don't mind it usually are the ones who are happily and blissfully ignorant.

If you think about it, since we are all impacted by censorship in some way, all of our opinions have been altered for the most part. I really don't think total freedom of speech exists. The window is very narrow for what we can say without going to jail or being ignored or silenced.

Some people would be very offended by the truth. No, I do not think censorship is good, but society (of course) has already decided it is a necessary evil. Almost ironic if you think about it.

Answer 6

Censorship is necessary and beneficial as long as it can be checked and balanced by public will, through organized mediums. First amendment never meant for people to be able to say whatever they want, whenever they want, to whoever they want, and in any manner. It was intended to allow Americans the right to express their beliefs, concerns, and values without fear of punishment, or retaliation from the government on any level. Also, it was intended to enrich the marketplace of ideas that America was envisioned to be. Also important, it was intended to give Americans free speech as long as it didn't infringe upon the rights and/or freedoms of other Americans, or break any established laws. Ultimately, the government does have the right to tell people what they can or cannot say concerning certain types of speech. As of today in most states, you can be arrested/fined for publicly cussing at someone; it's considered a verbal assault/battery. Law also prohibits anyone from making threats to someone's life. Law prohibits harassment as well. You can sue a bill collector and easily win if they cross the line from trying to collect a debt, to proveable harassment. There are many other cases, but these are a few.

Answer 7

No the blankets get totally carried away when they have freedom of speech. The last time my I was shopping 2 blankets at the store were rattling on and on about some psycho-babble that made no sense.
If you allow blanket freedom of speech, next thing you know the towels and wash clothes will want it next. And then where will the linen closet be?

Answer 8

Censorship of any kind is wrong, no one should be denied the right to voice their opinion for any reason. It is each man/woman's duty to speak up on wrongs, injustices.

For those who believe in a person's rights you might be interested in looking at the link below, it deals with free speech

Answer 9

Speech with responsibility.

You should be able to speak out against the government without retribution. You should be able to speak out for or against a cause without concern.

Does that mean that we should lift bans of certain pornography or allow threatening statements to be made, or even allow people to incite violence?

No.

Freedom of speech is a right that comes with responsibilities. If you are irresponsible with it, you are treading on the rights of others. That must be kept in consideration.

Answer 10

Censorship is arrogance, no one has the right to gag me or control what I freely as an adult chose to say, view, read etc.