Does freedom of speech mean blocking all those who disagree?

Question

or is that just the Ringo Gringo Engolishman's way of getting his message across?

Answer 1

It's about as childish as cloning someone's account to prove a point*.

maybe a little less.

Answer 2

its similar to NOT WANTING FAIRNESS DOCTRINE


In 1969, the Supreme Court upheld the fairness doctrine. It was always law in the United States since the advent of radio. Later, 1987, the FCC overturned the doctrine, under, a Republican administration. Congress sought to enforce the fairness doctrine but Republican administrations stated that such legislation would receive a veto from the President. Now, a new democratic Congress is bringing up the issue. Two corollary rules of the doctrine, the "personal attack" rule and the "political editorial" rule, are as follows. The "personal attack" rule was pertinent whenever a person or small group was subject to a character attack during a broadcast. Stations had to notify such persons or groups within a week of the attack, send them transcripts of what was said and offer the opportunity to respond on the air.

The "political editorial" rule applied when a station broadcast editorials endorsing or opposing candidates for public office, and stipulated that the candidates not endorsed be notified and allowed a reasonable opportunity to respond.

he Fairness Doctrine is NOT about limiting free speech. It is about broadcasters giving fair and balanced treatment when attacking a person or entity's character, or, endorsing a candidate.

Answer 3

Freedom of speech means having the privilege of expressing your opinions in a mature, civil manner. Thoughts or opinions need not be expressed in the most offensive way.

Blocking is a tool given to us by Yahoo which you can choose to use...or NOT; just like the remote for your TV.

If certain abusers have been maliciously reporting you; you block them. If they create another identity, you block that, too.

This forum COULD be a place for adults to rationally and calmly discuss facts. Unfortunately, it has de-volved to a mud wrestling pit.

Answer 4

To some, yes. To others, it's a waste of time. Is it not another form of legislation in a way? To me it says, I can't deal with reality and opposing opinions so I will shut them up with my rules. It's the same people who complain about government having their hands in everything who seem to want even more legislation passed against those they disagree with.

Answer 5

On most college campuses that is exactly what is happening. Despite their lofty claims about the pursuit of truth and the free exchange of ideas, only left Liberal speakers are invited, only liberal student groups are allowed. If a conservative speaker somehow gets in he is shouted down or even physically assaulted (Clumbia U)

Answer 6

No, it does not mean blocking all those who disagree. However, many Americans have made the mistake of thinking that Freedom of Speech means you can say hateful or untrue things about others in public. It was never intended to allow people to do that. It was intended for citizens to be able to publicly criticise their elected officials in public and in print without fear of arrest for speaking against government policies. It was made to insure a free dissent. It was NEVER meant to cover the kind of slanderous, libelous garbage that we see in the tabloids today, nor was it meant for us to engage in the kind of verbal bashings of private citizens that we see on Jerry Springer.
Too bad so many Americans abuse the freedoms they've enjoyed without truly understanding the motivation or history behind them.

Answer 7

No. "Blocking all those who disagree" is called repression. Freedom of speech means being allowed to voice your opinion without being shut up or repressed and being able to disagree without being disagreeable. You are free to express your opinion, but you have to respect those who disagree with you. They have every right to express their disagreement with you because they have their freedom of speech, but they have no right to shut you up and you have no right to shut them up.

Answer 8

Sounds like it to me.....
I don't block anyone ...If i don't agree with what they say i read it and move on....I just wish we could have conversations just like we adid when the message boards where up and running.....
I misss the news message boards.

Answer 9

Freedom of Speech cuts both ways--you don't have to listen to someone with whom you disagree and they don't have to listen to you.

You are allowed to speak your mind...but no one is required to listen.

Answer 10

No. Blocking people because they disagree is kind of childish.