Recently, there have been a few incidents where freedom of speech has been put into question. Tim Hardaway's view on gays in the NBA is one of them. Yes, he was out of line about what he said and yes it's the NBAs right to fine him as his employer. But should he be viewed any less because of what he said? It is his rights as an American citizen to say his views on gays publicly, and now he is viewed as a gay hating jerk, even though his opinion are shared by the majority.

Another incident is with Mrs. I'm riding my husbands popularity(Clinton). She is one of the main advocates of getting rid of the confederate flag, which, ironically, is protected under freedom of speech. The Confederate flag has been under much scrutiny lately because of its association with slavery. Just because you fly the flag, does not mean you are racist. If you want to get rid of something racist, get rid affirmative action, not some lines and colors on a piece of fabric. Another thing I find funny is now that Hilary is running for president, she is so against the confederate flag, when she said nothing for 12 years as first lady in Arkansas, where the confederate flag can be seen daily, if not hourly. The confederate flag stands for tradition and a way of life, not I hate black people. If the confederate flag is banished, I hope someone goes to court for it being unconstitutional, and I believe they should win, for banishing the flag wouldn't be the right thing to do, but it would be against what America stands for. If incidents like this continue, I truly believe freedom of speech will mean something completely different, if not done away with completely.

What are your opinions on the current interpretation of freedom of speech?
Wicked Rebel Reviewed by Wicked Rebel on . Does freedom of speech still exist? Recently, there have been a few incidents where freedom of speech has been put into question. Tim Hardaway's view on gays in the NBA is one of them. Yes, he was out of line about what he said and yes it's the NBAs right to fine him as his employer. But should he be viewed any less because of what he said? It is his rights as an American citizen to say his views on gays publicly, and now he is viewed as a gay hating jerk, even though his opinion are shared by the majority. Another Rating: 5