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The UK is maybe the worst example for freedom (just because they have a tradition of security being more important - it's the country of 1984 and "Brave New Wor
by jkrems 13y ago
The UK is maybe the worst example for freedom (just because they have a tradition of security being more important - it's the country of 1984 and "Brave New World" after all). Comparing America with France and Germany you get a different picture of freedom of speech imho. I did not hear about people in those countries being held at airports for indefinite time because they were suspected of being in contact with journalists who published the wrong thing.
- maratd 13y ago> Comparing America with France and Germany you get a different picture of freedom of speech imho. Germany is a terrible example of free speech. So is France. The parent is right, US is still way ahead on this specific point. Remember, free speech is the ability to voice extremely unpopular views without persecution by the state. Saying something everybody agrees with is not representative.