2007-11-26 23:38:51 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Government
As long as you say nothing to upset anyone, yes.
2007-11-26 23:43:19 · answer #1 · answered by astonite40 5 · 6⤊ 2⤋
Considering some of the things I say about this government and I have not been slung in the slammer I think we do. However the Politically Correct Brigade will soon sort that out unles we can laugh them off
2007-11-27 03:50:28 · answer #2 · answered by Scouse 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So many people confuse 'freedom of speech' with having a platform. In the UK one can say or think any opinion (within the obvious laws of defamation etc.), but you maybe denied the platform to express it. For example, you have the right to be offensive to me on my website, but I do not have to allow you access. I would not be denying your right to freedom of speech, just not allowing it on my site. The Oxford Union was disingenuous in inviting David Irvine & others.
2007-11-27 00:55:24 · answer #3 · answered by Duffer 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You have ability to exercise the right of free speech in any country you happen to be in. You just have to be prepared to accept the consequences of you own actions - good and bad.
2007-11-27 11:00:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know about freedom of speach but you do have freedom of speech
2007-11-26 23:50:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Absolutely - but some people have more freedom of speach than others..........
2007-11-26 23:44:09 · answer #6 · answered by Hedge Witch 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
If you mean the UK, then you have freedom OF speech, but not the freedom TO speak !
Except for one place, that is.
You can say what you like in the House of Commons. Therefore, become an MP, and say what you like !
2007-11-27 00:18:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Freedom of speech (note spelling!) is not a power, it's a right. And like all rights, it comes with responsibilities and limitations. You HAVE the right to express an opinion, criticise the government etc, etc, but you do not have the right to offend people just for the sake of it.
2007-11-26 23:52:04 · answer #8 · answered by fruitybat101 3 · 4⤊ 3⤋
Good question! I can't think of one country where you wouldn't be able to offend somebody if you tried. You can of course say whatever you like wherever you like, but you have to be prepared to suffer any consequences.
2007-11-26 23:46:39 · answer #9 · answered by smith.w6079 3 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Not an absolute freedom of speech but a high degree of it.
2007-11-27 00:35:41 · answer #10 · answered by John C 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Nope
2007-11-26 23:48:11 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋