It seems mnay argue Freedom of Speech comes into play when only slamming gays and jews. But, can it be used to speak out against blacks as well?
Wasn't Michael Richards using his Freedom of Speech?
2007-02-16 05:55:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
BaBa Booey... sometimes I just don't get what is acceptable behaviour... both in the States and in Canada. If Hardaway made the comments he did in Canada, he could be prosecuted for inciting hate... it is illegal to defame a group of people... unless of course you can prove your statements to be true. Not a law that is acted upon that often.
Freedom of Speech (my understanding) guarantees people the right to freedom of thought. Our beliefs and opinions are supposed to be our own to freely express... limited only by the intent to rile up hatred.
His comments can only be seen as "freedom of speech" by others that support his views... just like Hardaway. Sad, when public defamation of a group of people boils down to how many other people can justify one ill-informed OPINION with their own.
2007-02-16 20:49:14 · answer #1 · answered by Mikisew 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The freedom of speech is applied any time anyone opens their mouth and words come out. We all have the right to say what we want or feel at any given time. However, there are consequences for every action. Some are good, some are not.
2007-02-16 14:00:06 · answer #2 · answered by txpyxie 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
"Freedom of Speech" is in fact that, the freedom to voice your opinion publicly without legal retribution. However all opinions are fair game for counter opinions, ridicule, and **possible grounds for litigation, if those comments can be proved to be detrimental to ones character. Wait a minute....(**) litigation? how'd that get in there? I think we need to look at some of the changes that have taken place within our rights. Try getting a few thousand people together to have a peaceful rally. Right to Assembly, Protest, and on and on.
2007-02-16 14:12:17 · answer #3 · answered by twostories 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can speak what you want against a person or a group of persons be they Black; White; Indian; French, but not against the race. You cannot also use words with a intention to bring down any race, be it Black or White or Caucasian or Indian. There are separate laws to protect against this.
2007-02-16 14:04:16 · answer #4 · answered by Kool-kat 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well can't I use it against the presidant? But yet why do people get thrown in jail for it.
Buck Fush
2007-02-16 14:01:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
you can speak freely about anything. It's all about who is listening.
2007-02-16 13:58:50 · answer #6 · answered by Hot Damn 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's not a fun question.
2007-02-16 13:58:37 · answer #7 · answered by crazycatlady 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
sorry. I dont know him..
2007-02-16 13:59:53 · answer #8 · answered by morroniac 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋