A useful comment on free speech from XKCD

JeffT

sparrowdown

The right to free speech comes with the right to not listen or agree. Fair enough, good point Jeff.

Phizzy

All "Rights" have to come with responsibilities and limitations.

I have the right to listen to whatever Music I choose, but not the right to take away a neighbour's peace and inflict my Music on them.

JW's have a right to believe whatever nonsense they like, but not to inflict that nonsense upon me, and certainly they have no right to demand that I respect their silly beliefs.

I have the right to snigger, guffaw or ROTFLMAO at their beliefs.

cofty

In many parts of Europe the right to free speech is limited. For example nobody can say racist things in public, they will be arrested and charged with a hate crime.

westiebilly11

an american and a russian are debating which country has real free speech..

american: in my country I can say anything about our president without fear of arrest..

russian:..in my country I too can say anything about your president without fear of arrest...