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What is the difference? Shouldn't we strive for the most free speech possible. The first amendment of the constitution of the United States of America states as
by ipatriot 10y ago
What is the difference? Shouldn't we strive for the most free speech possible. The first amendment of the constitution of the United States of America states as follows: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
The government protects free speech in all its forms, including the horrible vile that comes out of Trump. Why can't us informed citizens respect other people's point of view and defeat it with facts, reasoning and logic. When we shut off members of a society because we disagree with them, we are pushing them to the extreme, leaving them isolated and creating more horrible monsters. A democratic and free society must tolerate all opinions to actually be free and not be run by a certain group that prohibits certain types of speech.
- basch 10y agoyoure asking me what the difference between a right and theory are? the right is the philosophy put into practice, the philosophy is a more abstract thought experiment and ideal. in america, the right to free speech gives prevents the government from suppressing your speech. it doesnt protect you from private companies refusing to propagate your message or others talking louder than you, or people refusing to do business with you because they dont like what you said. freedom of speech isnt freedom from consequence. companies however can choose, by their own accord, to value and prioritize the philosophy of free speech.