In English class we had a deep discussion about free speech with the display. I believe that it was a good talk, and it was interesting to see other people's point of view on this issue. I believe that Free Speech has some limits, but unwritten ones that retain to decency. Peoples views and opinions can never be silenced, but one must limit the extent in which they express their thoughts in order to not offend anyone unjustly.
Many people try to be kind, but there are many hate groups that abuse free speech. I believe that free speech should not be regulated, but i feel that this gift also bears the burden of dealing with hate. It is legal for them to say it, but I believe that it is not morally right if they abuse the power. This is difficult, because not every one holds the same moral values, and many of these values will conflict. This causes problems, but the point of our country is to allow the freedom of any citizen.
This topic could bring up arguments, but that is an example of how views often interfere with one another. The problem is, i believe, that people do not always thing before they act. Many make mistakes and offend others, but that is human life. There is no way to set regulations over free speech, but the gift of speaking your mind can cause problems with other people. Nothing in life is free, and the ability to have free speech is not an exception to the rule.
That's a really good point Tom...about abusing freedom of speech. I never thought of it that way. And i totally agree with what you said about conflicting moral values. I think that's the root of anything having to do with this really.
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I'd say that people do abuse their freedom of speech. I totally agree with when you said that it all depends on people's morals and how they view things. Many people don't care if what they say is mean or not, they just see the fact that they have freedom to say what is on their mind. Freedom of speech isn't always a positive thing.
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