Does freedom of speech still exist?

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I think free speech is truly an issue in America. People DO say what they wish, however, because of public outcry from religious, political, and special interest groups, it's censored.

People are beginning to ignore that with freedom of speech, someone somewhere WILL get offended, and they don't like that. So they have to censor those who share different viewpoints.

Granted, a lot of offensive speech is outright offensive, but as long as no actions are taken, then it should NEVER be censored.

Call me a Socialist, and ACLU ally, a communist, terrorist, whatever. People should ALWAYS have a right to say what they want, when they want, and how they want.

Like I always say- NO ONE HAS THE RIGHT NOT TO BE OFFENDED.

I absolutely agree. If a guy says he fucking hates all gays, Jews, etc. and they should burn in hell, that's a distateful view that is wrong, but nevertheless, as long as he does not harm any of these people, he has the right to say it because that is what democracy is. Also whoever said a double standard exists is right. A black dude can criticize the whites but not vice versa, a woman can bash men but not vice versa, etc.

cannabis=freedom Reviewed by cannabis=freedom on 02-21-2007. 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