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In my opinion, free speech only applies to the state as the state is not a product you can decide not to use such as Facebook and Twitter (from which you do not
by jswny 10y ago
In my opinion, free speech only applies to the state as the state is not a product you can decide not to use such as Facebook and Twitter (from which you do not need free speech protection), that is the fundamental difference.
People should face no punishment other than the potential scorn of the public for their words. Say whatever you want, but be prepared to take disapproval for it.
Edit: I don't know how to explain what I said earlier but apparently I didn't get my point across so I'm going to remove it.
- H0n3sty 10y agoSo if you say something critical of Islam, and violence occurs as a result, should you be subjected to legal punishment?
- chopin 10y agoThe violent people should isn't it?
- H0n3sty 10y agoYes, because speech is not violent but actions can be. Blaming speech reminds me of a small child pleading that someone made them do it when they learn there are consequences for their actions.
- dang 10y agoYou've posted many religious and racial flamewar comments to Hacker News. Please stop. That is not what this site is for.