2007-01-29 04:52:33 · 7 answers · asked by catchup 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Freedom of speech is the concept of the inherent human right to voice one's opinion publicly without fear of censorship or punishment. The right is enshrined in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and is granted formal recognition by the laws of most nations. Nonetheless the degree to which the right is upheld in practice varies greatly from one nation to another. In some nations with relatively authoritarian forms of government, overt government censorship is enforced, while among liberal democracies, censorship has been claimed to occur in a different form (see propaganda model) and there are different approaches to issues such as hate speech, obscenity, and defamation laws.
The first formal request for freedom of speech in recorded history was made by Sir Thomas More in front of the English Parliament and King Henry VIII on April 18, 1523.
Freedom of speech versus blasphemy represents the tension which exists between political freedom, particularly freedom of speech, and certain examples of art, literature, speech or other acts which some consider to be sacrilegious or blasphemous. The extent to which this tension has not been resolved is manifested in numerous instances of controversy and conflict around the world.
Is there a difference between "Freedom of Speech" and "Free Speech"....I don't see it!
2007-01-29 05:03:41 · answer #1 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A better question would be whats the difference between free speech and slander. Slander is actually against the law in most states. But since its so hard to prove, it usually ends up in civil court.
2007-01-29 05:03:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The way I see it, free speech menas you can say anything you want to without any regards for the consequences, and freedom of speech means you can say what you want but it should be done with more tact. See, with freedom come responsibility.
2007-01-29 05:03:14 · answer #3 · answered by vegasg8r89129 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
free speech is what you are saying...freedom of speech is the right to say it...freedom of speech gives you the right to dissent and protest..however, there are limits...you cant yell "fire" in a crowded theater if there isnt one...you cant slander or maliciously talk and tell lies about another, unless you are willing to pay the consequences...when i say i am an independant...thats free speech....when i stand in the town center and say i am voting for an independant, thats freedom of speech...
2007-01-29 04:59:31 · answer #4 · answered by badjanssen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a hell of alot. if they dont like what youre saying. they will censor you. take george orwell for example. animal farm was banned for 40 years!!! depends on your location aswell. uk is a very liberal country compared to u.s. i watch american news programmes. occasionally and they are so sugar coated it makes me think that all americans are idiots. but its not the case as you and i know. heres a quote...."it is a mark of an educated mind to entertain a thought, but not accept it". good question.
2007-02-05 01:20:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really a difference.
2007-02-05 08:25:01 · answer #6 · answered by Daphne H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing
2007-01-29 04:58:19 · answer #7 · answered by RocketGizmo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋