What happened to freedom of speech? I asked a question about whether a person would become a terrorist if the government went to far in the interest of 'national security'. One of the joke answers that I got back was "I'm sure someone from the FBI will be knocking on your door in the morning."
This got me thinking. What would it take from me to make that happen. Recently Australia has been flooded with news stories about the David Hicks case in Guantanamo Bay, and one of the most recent was that the military lawyer wished to prosecute the Australian defence for comments made against president Bush. This was very closely followed by a denial by the Military lawyer cited in the story.
But how would such a story be possible, if people didn't believe that the government is slowly taking away the power of free speech from the populace?
So my question is, What (if anything) has happened to Free Speech and what restrictions now apply?
Please explain and site examples. Thanks.
2007-03-05 18:40:01 · 6 answers · asked by Arthur N 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Having read the questions and answers on this site proves to me that free speech is alive and well. Has the FBI knocked on your door yet? I didn't think so.
2007-03-05 19:03:47 · answer #1 · answered by AintSkeered 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Free speech was last seen being taken advantage of by that unholy cow ANNE COULTER......the only woman I know that has a bigger Adam's apple than I do.
2007-03-06 02:48:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eh... It's still hear. Some think not.
Some wish not.
I still say what I want. Crap happens and people deal with it though.
2007-03-06 02:49:18 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its still around for the most part...Patriot Act did a big dent in it
2007-03-06 02:48:06 · answer #4 · answered by lukestyle37 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
oh didn't you hear?? Freedom speech got hit by a car and died a few years ago!! LOL
2007-03-06 02:42:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it doesnt exist anymore, unless youre a muslim extremist spouting hate in a public place
2007-03-06 02:46:36 · answer #6 · answered by vdv_desantnik 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋