I don't often post in the OT section, but this one is worth it; This was on today's XKCD.



With the mouse over text, "I can't remember where I heard this, but someone once said that defending a position by citing free speech is sort of the ultimate concession; you're saying that the most compelling thing you can say for your position is that it's not literally illegal to express."

<puts on flame suit>

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Exactly right.

Fire!!!

quote Originally posted by Chris_narf: "... you're saying that the most compelling thing you can say for your position is that it's not literally illegal ...."[/URL] <puts on flame suit>

I get that argument a lot in OT in other contexts.

you don't get free speech in the US
too many rule
you can't say in the public whats really on your minds and express your thoughts about life in the US
With out being ridiculed

quote Originally posted by proff: you don't get free speech in the US too many rule you can't say in the public whats really on your minds and express your thoughts about life in the US With out being ridiculed

Re-read the original post.

Free speech means you can say what you want. It does not mean people won't make fun of you for saying it.

Brad

The first 5 words of the 1st Amendment to the US Constitution are "Congress shall make no Law". So all the rights mentioned in the 1st Amendment (free speech, freedom of religion, etc) are protected from infringement by the federal government, and only the federal government.

People like to assume the rights in the 1st Amendment are blanket privileges. But they are not, hence the laws against libel and slander, inciting riots, hate speech, etc.

So if someone tells you to STFU because they don't want to hear what you're saying, they're not violating any of your rights. In contrast, they are practicing THEIR right to free speech, by telling you what they think of you. It's a two-way street.

[This message has been edited by Blacktree (edited 04-19-2014).]

quote Originally posted by Blacktree: The first 5 words of the 1st Amendment to the US Constitution are "Congress shall make no Law". So all the rights mentioned in the 1st Amendment (free speech, freedom of religion, etc) are protected from infringement by the federal government, and only the federal government. People like to assume the rights in the 1st Amendment are blanket privileges. But they are not, hence the laws against libel and slander, inciting riots, hate speech, etc. So if someone tells you to STFU because they don't want to hear what you're saying, they're not violating any of your rights. In contrast, they are practicing THEIR right to free speech, by telling you what they think of you. It's a two-way street.

STFU

Steve

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quote Originally posted by 84fiero123: STFU Steve

Is that your alma mater?

quote Originally posted by proff: you don't get free speech in the US too many rule you can't say in the public whats really on your minds and express your thoughts about life in the US With out being ridiculed

You are not getting it at all. But go ahead and say what you like.