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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]treestar
(82,383 posts)33. No one should be prosecuted
though if you ran into Netanyahu and said that, and he took a swing at you, he'd be the one prosecuted. But you did take a chance that he'd punch you in the nose.
We have freedom of speech, we cannot be prosecuted for what we say but we can't control the behavior of others when they react. Maybe Netanyahu will say nothing. Maybe he'll just return the sentiment. Maybe he'll put out a gun and shoot you. He may pay the price. But you took your chance when you said what you said.
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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