Im writing a research paper on freedom of speech and I just want to know what people think about our rights and if we really can say what we want to without any consequences from the government.
2007-10-01 10:49:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
our "freedom" as it is called (in my opion) only stretches as far as what the government likes. its not the freedom of all, but the freedom of the majority. what we are allowed to say, wear, or do with our lives is based mainly on what the government and the "majority" believe should be allowed. laws are the best example. you have to live by the way they say you should or you face fines, jail time, and even criminal records for not following their guidelines on how your life should be lived. laws are good for the most part, but there are many that are "majority" favored and the rest of us are forced to follow or suffer the consequences.
2007-10-01 11:14:58 · answer #1 · answered by DeadCook 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can say anything you want within reasonable limits. Long ago it was decided that freedom of speech did not give someone the right to scream FIRE in a crowded theater, for obvious reasons. You cannot go on TV or radio and alert a wanted fugitive that the police are closing in on him, or to give military secrets to spies, you cannot advocate the violent overthrow of the government or harming our President. These all seem to make good sense. From time to time zealots attempt to ban adult viewing materials. Why do they even care? Its none of their business, but they think it is. In reality, most people have the good sense and good taste to not abuse the right of free speech. If someone abuses that right, other people have the freedom to condemn that as well.
2007-10-01 17:55:40 · answer #2 · answered by jxt299 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hell NO!
america and "the american dream" is nothin more but comunism in a new way w/ a modern twist...people are dumb..if you tell them they got freedoms, they THINK they do, when in reality they really should READ between the lines! u cant do ANYTHING here w/ o consequences
i believe that ppl are overall the same no matter where they're from and what country/culture they belong to
what i say about freedom of speech is WHATEVER
its bull****
now try tellin that to your teacher, why dont u test your freedom there lol
2007-10-01 17:55:39 · answer #3 · answered by Hélène 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no freedom of speech any more, anything you say could be held against you. unfortunately not much is being done about it. America is not as free as it claims to be
2007-10-01 17:55:02 · answer #4 · answered by 8thvision 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe you can say whatever you want. It's your right. Your free speech rights end where hate speech starts because that would make the public unsafe.
2007-10-01 17:52:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We can't these days, unfortunately. Heck, I don't know many people who are free to speak their mind at work, let alone worry about the gov't! (That includes me.)
2007-10-01 17:53:23 · answer #6 · answered by kyralan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anything about positive comments.
2007-10-01 17:54:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋