I can't find this limitation on free speech anywhere and I need this info to file my lawsuit against Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton for their anti semitic comments.
2007-04-13 02:10:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You just haven't read the Amendment yet. Fortunately, I've posted the text here:
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances; and further, no radio personality shall refer to any overly sensitive sports team by any term deemed to be even mildly amusing lest they cause an uproar because their dainty feelings are all boo hoo hurt and stuff.
2007-04-13 02:18:47 · answer #1 · answered by Stuart 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The first amendment says nothing about a right to offend or not be offended. All this stuff with Imus, Sharpton, et al has nothing to do with the first amendment. No one is free to say anything with a guarantee not to be fired, beat up, divorced or pilloried in the press. the first amendment says the government can't make it illegal for you to say something. They can restrict what is said on public airwaves, but they didn't in this case. Last I heard, the government was not involved in this case at all.
2007-04-13 10:16:44 · answer #2 · answered by Bob the Builder 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nowhere does it state that you have the right to not be offended. Everyone has a right to believe as they choose, however just or unjust the majority of society may interpret those beliefs. Some people get offended at the slightest little thing, while others have thick skin and shrug off offensive remarks. I think that it is up to the individual to decide how they interpret things, not up to society as a whole. Afterall, some people need to be offended, it deflates their feelings of self importance. And by me making that statement, I have probably offended someone. You just can't please all of the people all of the time.
2007-04-13 09:31:49 · answer #3 · answered by Robert L 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is no clause stating that. However, those who will defedn the "Right not to be Offended" are also the ones who believe the Constitution is a "Living, Breathing document" that can be altered at any time in order to stay current with today's values and lifestyles.
2007-04-13 09:15:42 · answer #4 · answered by wizbangs 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unforutunate situation at best. Tried The J.D.L.?
Heve zanav la'arayot ve-al tehi rosh leshualim!
2007-04-13 09:57:17 · answer #5 · answered by The Thinker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Way to go. I love the post. All these things are getting out of hand.
2007-04-13 09:34:06 · answer #6 · answered by bosciemouse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't say that.
Although people say that "your rights end where mine begin", that's also not written anywhere. Maybe it's "common courtesy" but it's not law.
2007-04-13 09:37:44 · answer #7 · answered by Sevateem 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There isn't one that I'm aware of, so proceed on with your lawsuit.....it ought to be interesting at any rate.
2007-04-13 09:14:34 · answer #8 · answered by Humanist 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The basic rule is your rights end where mine begin.
2007-04-13 09:13:11 · answer #9 · answered by The Don 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
keep looking.
2007-04-13 09:24:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋