1. Communist
2. Non holocoast believer
3. Loud outspoken denier of christianity
How free are we compared to Denmark? I can be all those three there...
2007-02-13 21:48:31 · 14 answers · asked by Brantalla L 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I have more than that.
4. You cannot be considered a "Great Thinker" with a GPA out of Yale of 2.35
5. You cannot have a developed soul and be a Republicant
6. You cant be gay unless youre the Vice President's daughter.
2007-02-13 21:58:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 5⤋
I would say it's no longer true that you can't be a communist in the US. People might look at you funny if you claimed to be a communist, but it doesn't invoke the same fear it did even 20 years ago.
You're more than welcome to believe the Holocaust was a lie or a farce, but if you do you're an idiot. The reason the leader of Iran gets so much attention for this is because they would love nothing better to get rid of all Jews and wipe Israel off the map. It doesn't help their cause any when they've got a nut job like David Duke on their side.
And while a person would take a lot of flack for being publicly outspoken against Christianity, I think this is diminishing every year. In fact, I wouldn't be surprise if twenty-five years from now, 25% or more of American's claim to be atheist or agnostic.
2007-02-13 21:57:35 · answer #2 · answered by Justin H 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can be all 3 of those, and anything else you might want to be. That's what "Freedom of Speech" is all about! Fortunately, freedom of speech does not free you from ridicule, it only frees you from prosecution. THAT is the greatness of the USA and sets the stage for debate.
(I've seen this type of posting before. This is so fundamental that any US citizen would know this. This person is not from the US nor Denmark, although it is implied. Their intention is to influence US politics. US citizens should ALWAYS remember that this forum is not restricted to domestic domains. It is the old "divide and conquer" strategy.)
UPDATE: Check their answer to another question here. He/She makes a point, but also confirms mine:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AnlARX939fhMVg_fa8txu.vsy6IX?qid=20070214021757AAuwjbV&show=7#profile-info-6b6bb541c751da098cd4d8cfe9175fa4aa
2007-02-13 22:42:52 · answer #3 · answered by George 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can be anything you want except that you may not be popular; there's no law that prevents you from believing or forces you to believe anything here, booby.
As far as I know, it AIN'T against the law to be a communist here in the U. S. of A. It's your Constitutional right to believe whatever floats your boat but no one is obligated to like you or cheer you on, right?
If you are so bent on believing that the holocaust did not happen AND you wish to leave to Denmark... no one is going to prevent you from doing so... er, how soon can you leave?
It is NOT against the law to believe that the holocaust did not occur; it's simply stupid, and there's no law against stupidity or ignorance; you can be that plus more (like a bigot, for example) but you won't be very popular, that's all.
People speak out against Christianity all the time... and some even use Christianity to make huge fortunes and live off the gullible, like the tele-evangelists (and those that have been disgraced for their hypocracy, drug using, adultery, etc); there's no law saying that you HAVE to believe in Christianity, either.
OH, if you have difficulty learning Danish, then consider moving to Cuba (the weather there is very nice, warm all year 'round, and you might be able to speak English with two cop-killers that live there now, Americans) or maybe you can take a longer trip and go to China (some Chinese actually speak English from the time that England held a stronghold there). OR maybe you'd like to go to North Korea? How about Viet Nam or Laos? OR how about south of our border, to Venezuela? Hey, communism is still alive in those countries... do you need help packing so you can leave sooner?
The people of Denmark are very, very nice people, by the way. They're a little more tolerant of fools, idiots, stupid and ignorant individuals; they won't kick you out for your beliefs or lack thereof. They are NOT communist; they're a Constitutional Monarchy.
Hey, do you know who the late Madelyn O'Hara was? She had quite a following here in America, yet she was not America's favorite pin-up girl, either; she was America's favorite athiest and sued the government and the department of education and put a stop to prayer in public schools. She, her son and daughter were murdered a few years back and not too many people shed tears for her and her son and daughter... yet the case was thoroughly investigated, the murderer was apprehended, tried, convicted of the murders and the embezzlement that he perpetrated and sentenced to life in prison. Talk about talking against Christianity but she was no bigot, she didn't believe in ANY form of religion or superstitions, period. She lived and ran her business here in America until the time of her death. She may not have been very popular but she was an American with strong beliefs and convictions... I wonder if she would have lived so long in a Communist country or if she would not have been arrested for suing the government?
Oh, let me be among the first to wish you a safe and happy trip to Denmark! You won't be missed, so don't hesitate in leaving soon, booby!
2007-02-13 22:05:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well... technically you can be all three and live in America, although a great number of people will definately have some things to say to your face. I live in America and I'm not Christian, so that rules out number 3. I know that at least 30% of my friends aren't Christian, and it's not a big deal at all. Communist? Well, if you are a Commie, then you probably don't want to live here anyway because it's a Republic here, and Democracy is just going to be a burden with your beliefs. I wish I knew what you were talking about when you said Non-holocaust believer though... like... you believe that it didn't happen? Because it did...
2007-02-13 21:56:23 · answer #5 · answered by blacksheep776 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Don't let all the wiccan's out there know they can't be number three. Gee here I thought there meeting and gatherings where pretty out in the open. Thanks for letting me know that the 3000 people who gathered last time at a pagan fair where doing it in secret!!!
I wouldn't want to be a communist!!! Thanks I work hard for my stuff don't want somebody to take it and give it to people who choose not to work.
Nobody tells me I can't be a non-believer in the holocaust! I am just smart enough to see the evidence and know it existed. There are still those who have the tatoos. Guess to think those thinks didn't actually happen one would have to be stupid!!
Thanks I would rather remain smart and live in the USA!!
2007-02-13 22:00:34 · answer #6 · answered by wondermom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They teach you how to spell "Holocaust" in Denmark.
I'd suggest you buy a one-way plane ticket and look for a place to stay in Copenhagen. You should brush up on your Danish, too - they appreciate it when foreigners make the effort to learn the language.
2007-02-13 21:53:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
You can be all 3 of those in America.
You can even be a serial murderer if you so desire.
Just because you can be all of those things doesn't make it right or widely accepted by the majority of people, but nonetheless you can be any of those things even if it does bring lawful repercussions.
2007-02-13 22:12:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can be all those things in any democracy...you just do not advertise it. That's the funny thing about communism, only in a democracy are you allowed to believe what you want, including undermining the very government that protects and serves you.
2007-02-13 21:59:28 · answer #9 · answered by Cherry_Blossom 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can be all of those in the USA. Here is the crux, can you be someone against allowing that freedom in Denmark? You can here.
2007-02-13 22:38:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋