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Are you offering the ICCPR as an example of what free speech should mean? It has been signed by Thailand, where insulting the king is illegal; Pakistan, where
by leereeves 8y ago
Are you offering the ICCPR as an example of what free speech should mean?
It has been signed by Thailand, where insulting the king is illegal; Pakistan, where blasphemy is illegal; and Israel, where boycotting the state is illegal.
The ICCPR's definition of "freedom of speech" allows almost any restriction the government desires.
- spiderfarmer 8y agoIf the article was worded differently, would it make any difference when there is no way of holding bad-faith regimes accountable? There are strict limits on free speech in Germany, showing it can work as intended. If anything, it shows that free speech can be abused by bigots on both sides.
- leereeves 8y agoGermany has been governed by the SPD/CDU coalition since 1974. I agree, strict limits on free speech are working exactly as intended, ensuring the rulers remain in power for over 40 years.