Freedom of Speech!

[Defiant47]

In reality there are only 2 positions to hold: either you completely support freedom of speech or you don't. If you don't, it's just a matter of where we draw the line.

Option 1: You support complete freedom of speech, unhindered by anything. You may yell fire in a theatre, libel or slander, and give away national secrets to enemies.

Option 2: You don't support complete freedom of speech and have decided to limit it somewhat.

Bonus question: is the question/poll and its results at all useful?

 

[Rhymes]

I don't support the right of someone to tell someone else he wants to / is going to kill him.

 

[Perfection]

I've yelled fire in a crowded theater before!

 

[aimeeandbeatles]

What about crying "MOVIE!" in a crowded firehouse?

 

[Tycoon101]

Option 2, I suppose, since endangering others through one's speech (such as treason and tricking others into a deadly panic) must be worthy of legal repercussions in a civilized society.

What about crying "MOVIE!" in a crowded firehouse?

You just made my day!

 

[bhsup]

Option 2. And yeah it's useful because you made it public so we know who the extremists are and to prevent them from ever gaining power.

 

[Bill3000]

If you really wanted this poll to match VRWC's, the question would be if you support "freedom of speech" or not, not "complete freedom of speech"

 

[jeps]

I thought I supported freedom of speech, then I met hatemongers.

 

[LightFang]

Option 2, and I really think this poll is pointless.

I mean, there are very, very few rules in life that are fast and hard.

 

[Arwon]

No right is absolute because it will sometimes clash with other rights.

 

[LightFang]

No right is absolute because it will sometimes clash with other rights.

Right to live! Right to live!

 

[dwaxe]

Right to live! Right to live!

Right for someone else to live!