Is it possible to really have freedom of speech and association with present day anti- terrorism?

Question

With all the laws being enacted and enforced world wide are these two ideals still possible?

Answer 1

Yes.
You can say and do whatever you want, but you will have to answer to the new laws being enforced.
We will still have our freedoms, but these new laws encourage us to keep our mouths shut.
What a shame.

(We can't even say the words "bomb", "blow", or "up" within 100 miles of an airport without being handcuffed and thrown in jail. But, they say we have our freedoms.)

Answer 2

Sure, it's possible. Sadly, it doesn't happen.

We've had terrorism for thousands of years. The only difference nowadays is that everyone (us and them) have bigger weapons.

But it's still a matter of whether we choose to live in fear, and choose to try and control all behavior -- or whether we value freedom more than fear, and instead just focus on the actual criminals -- rather than spending all our time trying to reduce risks.

Answer 3

Yes

Answer 4

Why not? Freedom of speech is all about the market place of ideas. If your ideas are junk no one will by them.

Answer 5

...freedom of speech is absolutely fine... but remember, like yelling "fire" in a movie theater is not protected speech. Don't let your speech become "hurtful" that would put people, places or things in jeopardy of harm... we are "free" to say but when we say that which will harm... then...we've taken it to a level where we must be acccountable... Speak up ! it's Ok but don't hurt anyone... that's not Ok... (I'll defend to my death "your right" to say that !)

Answer 6

We have to fight for them, but yes we can have it all.