and by that I mean ALL OF AMERICA, not just some caged in area, as if we are peasants in a modern day version of Potempkin's River?
2007-03-19 07:47:40 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I'm amazed at how easily some people have rolled over and simply surrendered on this one.....
well, you can have your free speech zones - I refuse to acknowledge them or the people who support them.
2007-03-19 08:06:45 · update #1
Freedom of speech in America is a myth. This is easy enough to discover---just ask why the lyrics on American CDs are bleeped out? Buy the same CD in Europe and you can hear all the censored words (like, -gasp- '******' and 'cocaine' for example). (Omigod, i just realised when i previewed this, one of the words i used got censored by Yahoo! HA! Case in point!)
Also, you can say what you like against American client-states, but be careful you don't get branded an anti-
Semite or Communist or something: http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article6085.htm
Also, if what you have to say may offend, say, a visiting politician, off to jail you go:
http://www.metafilter.com/51091/The-limits-of-free-speech
Actually, it seems that if you try to say anything too radical in a public forum, you may pay dearly for it:
http://wombles.org.uk/topics/prisoners
Finally, this quote seems to sum up the state of freedom of speech in America:
''One of the worst forms of censorship is what people are not being told."
— Jello Biafra
2007-03-19 08:24:16 · answer #1 · answered by cheryl m 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Aggiegirl and Butterbar Bob pretty much said it all, although I do question Aggiegirl's comment about state government restricting freedom of speech. I would think any law such as that would be declared unconstitutional.
Mr_White, read the First Amendment. It doesn't protect you from reactions to your free speech, although assault and battery laws do protect you from being punched. And it was established a long time ago that a private property owner has the right to remove you from their property for any reason or restrict your behavior while on their property.
2007-03-19 15:02:14 · answer #2 · answered by retired military wife 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you cannot be arrested for exercising your free-speech rights, but that does not mean that you will not suffer consequences to that speech, especially if it is intemperate.
It can affect your continued employment. It may have an effect on your clients' decisions to remain with you. Etc.
The only thing your protected from is government action to prohibit your free speech (unless it is in a courtroom or a public school or university, which have some very strict speech codes).
2007-03-19 14:58:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are totally wrong. Amendment I of the US Constitution states clearly that Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech or the press. It does not promise that on private property you are granted freedom of speech or that state govts can't limit your freedom of speech. So, I don't know what has your panties in a wad about this, but chances are your *constitutional right* to free speech has not been violated. The fact is, just because you're talking does not mean that anyone has to listen.
2007-03-19 14:56:24 · answer #4 · answered by cornbread 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are correct, the ENTIRE United States of America is a "free speech zone", despite the ranting of traitors that HATE The U.S. Constitution and The Bill of Rights.
" You're free to speak. But if your speech is insulting, don't be surprised when you get punched."
Where in The U.S. Constitution or The Bill of Rights did you get that?
" Yes, its also a "use some discretion zone", which you libs don't seem to have figured out yet. "
Ditto for you.
2007-03-19 15:04:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. Schools are the worst. Try saying what you want in a classroom. Courtrooms are not free speech zones. The places you would think free speech would be welcomed.
2007-03-19 14:53:29 · answer #6 · answered by Matt 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Quite right. Every single spec of public land is my free speech zone. If I'm on your private property and say something you don't like, I guess you can remove me or have me charged with trespassing. But as soon as my feet hit a public street, you will be shredded by my words.
2007-03-19 17:12:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes america is a free speech zone- but some places have stricter guidelines, like no swearing ect
2007-03-19 15:11:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does that mean I can stand on your lawn and make a speech?
Obviously more explanation is necessary.
2007-03-19 14:51:13 · answer #9 · answered by American citizen and taxpayer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rich = free as then you can afford the lawyer.
2007-03-19 16:40:43 · answer #10 · answered by canadaguy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋