Do they each deserve the freedom of speech or do they need the government to regulate them?
2007-09-24 06:26:35 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I guess when Ahmadinejad becomes an American citizen I'll be willing to allow him his freedom of speech. Until then, forget it.
Someone mentioned as a foreign dignitary he's allowed to speak here---------ONLY AT THE UN.
2007-09-24 06:35:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Neither needs to be regulated. Free speech is free speech. Amedinejad is not an American citizen, but he has a right to speak his mind like anyone else. What you have to hope for in both cases is that those listening have the ability to properly analyze commentary. Further that they will take the time to learn the facts for themselves and not rely on others to tell them how they should think. Limiting speech is a slippery slope and should be avoided at all costs. Once the thought police are allowed to decide what is right and wrong it never stops with the original offense, but rather continues until all thought and speech are regulated.
2007-09-24 13:34:48 · answer #2 · answered by Bryan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Conservative radio just like liberal radio are American entities and recieve the protection of our Constitution. Not many years ago the US would have denied Ineedajob access to this country even to go to the UN. He is a tyrrant who abuses his own people in ways that Americans simply cannot imagine. While conservative radio seeks to save the country from destruction (by whatever means) because they love this amazing place in which we live, the tyrrants desires our demise.
Have a reporter ask him about the missiles at his going away parade in Iran that had "death to america" written on them. What is he going to do to the Jews? Drive them into the sea. What do they do to "unfaithful" women??? Stoning- Ever seen it? Watch a video- you'll change your mind.
2007-09-24 13:34:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I listen to all radio and all politicians, I don't have a particular favorite at this time. So my argument is definitely one sided. I believe Ahmadinejad will use his visit to spread more propaganda back in Iran... Something like: American students believe in our cause. It seems that all he has to do is say it, and it becomes true in Iran.
Both major political parties in the US are mostly full of BS, you should know that in this current high stakes political season. It would serve both Dems and Repubs to be voted out this term, in order that they understand they both work for the people. If we let them continue the way they both are, it won't be long before we work for them!
2007-09-24 13:39:12 · answer #4 · answered by ggraves1724 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you are in the United States, you have freedom of speech -- no matter if you're a citizen or not.
The ability for people to speak out against authority, the government, and the established order is what separates us from countries like, say, Iran.
2007-09-24 13:34:57 · answer #5 · answered by Teekno 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
His speaking at Columbia has nothing to do with free speech. He could stand on the street corner and give any speech he wishes. The issue is weather Columbia should invite such a man speak on their campus. Would they invite the Grand Wizard of the KKK or the Head of the Neo-Nazis?
2007-09-24 13:34:12 · answer #6 · answered by TyranusXX 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ahmadinejad is not a US citizen, not a resident of the United States...as such he is not entitled to any American rights...only those of international diplomacy.
Conservative talk radio has every right to free speech even if they use it to spread lies as equally misleading and vile as the liberal media.
Liberals+Conservatives are both equally responsible for destroying America and poisoning our politics.
2007-09-24 13:38:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
They call it free speech for a reason, no regulations libs, as for the Pres. Ahmadinejad thing, he isn't a U.S. citizen, why give him freedom to spout hate.
2007-09-24 13:31:09 · answer #8 · answered by Greg 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
As a foreign dignitary, Ahmadinejad is entitled to speak here. We may not agree with him but we don't get to freeze out all speech we find unacceptable. That's what they do in Iran and we're not trying to be like them are we?
If Rush busts a blood vessel over it or Hannity has a fit, that's their problem. If you don't like it, change the channel.
2007-09-24 13:34:49 · answer #9 · answered by Deep Thought 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ahmadinejad doesn't deserve free speech seen as how he doesn't live in this country and doesn't live under our rules... Talk radio yes should have freedom to say whatever they want.
2007-09-24 13:30:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋