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In reply to the discussion: I'm Not Giving Up My Free Speech Rights Because Some Cretin Made An Anti-Muslim Film [View all]Kindly Refrain
(423 posts)20. There are several definitions of the notion of "free speech"
One is a legal definition, one is a societal definition, one is a literal definition.
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I'm Not Giving Up My Free Speech Rights Because Some Cretin Made An Anti-Muslim Film [View all]
DemocratSinceBirth
Sep 2012
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That Is The Most Absurd Rebuttal I Have Seen In My Fourteen Years Of Surfing The 'Internets'
DemocratSinceBirth
Sep 2012
#14
Why do you care if the government taps all phone calls if you have nothing to hide
joeglow3
Sep 2012
#62
I detest what you write, but I would give my life to make it possible for you to continue to write.
Confusious
Sep 2012
#18
The People Who Are Suggesting The Anti-Muslim Film Maker Be Prosecuted
DemocratSinceBirth
Sep 2012
#51
Freedom of speech doesn't mean private groups are forced to give a forum for what you say
gollygee
Sep 2012
#5
I disagree, as a standalone news item a link to it would/should be tolerated
ProgressiveProfessor
Sep 2012
#16
I have not said anything against his/her right to protest while carrying that sign
ProgressiveProfessor
Sep 2012
#29
People are talking about prosecuting the film maker or extraditing him overseas.
Zalatix
Sep 2012
#55
That's not OK, either. The right to assemble and the right to information are just as important.
Comrade_McKenzie
Sep 2012
#52
And send huge sums of money to nations that support the death penalty for homosexuality.
lamzydivy
Sep 2012
#73
As A Legal Matter The Cretin Who Made The Film Should Be Left Alone Unless He Violated Other Laws
DemocratSinceBirth
Sep 2012
#21
I Was Speaking In A Global Sense And Yes There Have Been Calls For Restrictions On Free Speech
DemocratSinceBirth
Sep 2012
#58
I Would Have Preferred The Film Not Be Made And Muslims Not Be Disrespected
DemocratSinceBirth
Sep 2012
#34
IIRC, DU is private property and the admins can censor to their hearts' content.
kestrel91316
Sep 2012
#36
I Live In The Second Largest And Most Diverse City In The United States
DemocratSinceBirth
Sep 2012
#54