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I'm sorry, but I think you are confused regarding what constitutes free speech. Either that, or a very poor example you chose...
by kgtm 15y ago
I'm sorry, but I think you are confused regarding what constitutes free speech. Either that, or a very poor example you chose...
- astrec 15y agoI assure you I am not confused as to what constitutes free speech. In the comment to which you replied I'm merely countering the claim that "anybody is free to do whatever they intend to in Australia, so as long as it doesn't impair other people doing so", with respect to speech. Mind you, I did admit the example was simplistic, but it captured the essence of the three most contentious classes of prohibited speech without verbosity. The only claims I have made with respect to free speech are that: a) Australians have no constitutional right to free speech. b) There are laws that criminalise certain kinds of speech. c) There is no constitutional impediment to the creation of new laws which criminalise other forms of speech. d) Political speech enjoys some protection.
- uriel 15y agoFree speech means being free to say things others might not like being said. If free speech only covers things that others might find acceptable, then it is completely meaningless.