i am allowed to say whatever i want about anything, am i not?
2007-03-13 14:32:05 · 19 answers · asked by whosajiggawhat? 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
To have a right to do a thing is not at all the same as to be right in doing it.
- GK Chesterton
In a sense, you have that right. It might not be a good option to exercise that right, though.
2007-03-13 14:45:18 · answer #1 · answered by Mystic 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Since you used the word "offend" I get the idea that you find some people on this venue a bit offensive. I think some people are less inhibited on here because most people don't know who they are so they vent. Some of them just have a warped sense of humor and are just trying to get a large response.
I find it hard to believe anyone would really want to be known as an ignorant bigot. A lot of it is just for shock value. At least, that is my hope.
2007-03-13 22:14:14 · answer #2 · answered by BekindtoAnimals22 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure you do. You have the right to say whatever you like, and offend whomever you choose.
But you also have to accept the consequences of those remarks - like being booted off Y!A, or having those that are offended comment back/report you.
It is called accountability. It comes free with every freedom given. They are a package deal.
2007-03-13 21:56:23 · answer #3 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a judge tell me once - "Lucky for your client, it's not against the law to be an azzhole."
This is part of our First Amendment protection - freedom of speech.
However, this freedom is subject to restrictions:
- you are not allowed to yell "fire" in a crowded theater;
- you are not allowed to threaten someone;
- you are not allowed to advocate the violent overthrow of the US government, and
you are not allowed to commit hate speech.
This is not an inclusive list of spoken words that amount to crimes.
And while you may have the right to speak offensively to anyone you choose, you should choose wisely. Dad always said "Don't write any checks with your mouth that you aren't willing to cash with your fists."
2007-03-13 22:00:50 · answer #4 · answered by gw_bushisamoron 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes - but just because you have a right to do it doesn't mean that it's necessarily a good or mature thing to do. Of course, like my man Voltaire I defend your right to be a complete tosser if you must, but being gratuitously offensive and insensitive to the feelings of others is not a good basis for intelligent and reasoned discourse.
2007-03-13 21:39:46 · answer #5 · answered by surroundedbyimbeciles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the most part, yes. Depending on the laws of your country.
In the US, there are very few types of speech that are not protected -- incitement to violence, true threats, defamation, fraud.... most of which have criminal statutues as counterparts.
So, in the US, you can say things that other people don't like. But there is eventually a limit.
2007-03-13 21:37:41 · answer #6 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, in this polically correct world of ours, no one can be offended with the truth.
2007-03-17 19:36:39 · answer #7 · answered by edward m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Within certain limitations, you are guaranteed the right of free speech.
2007-03-13 21:36:41 · answer #8 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He who does not offend cannot be honest -George Bernard Shaw
2007-03-13 21:36:08 · answer #9 · answered by Fiona Volpe © 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As long as it is not in a public place. Or on property someone else owns and regulates. In your home you can be as stupid as you mind allows.
2007-03-14 00:03:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋