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originally posted by: DBCowboy
Are we seeing the inception of "thought police"?
What is the difference between signs of an impending mass shooting and free speech?
Obviously, the guy was a nut, a monster. There were multiple signs that he was planning something horrific. And he did something horrific.
But as I watch the media and posters and pundits talk about what was missed and how the authorities should have acted, I have to think about the fine line between threats and free speech.
Do people actually want to sacrifice their freedom of speech for the illusion of safety?
Just my thought for the day.
originally posted by: CharlesT
Screaming fire in a crowded theater is free speech but it will get you arrested. There ARE limits to free speech.
Screaming fire in a crowded theater is free speech
The most stringent protection of free speech would not protect a man in falsely shouting fire in a theatre and causing a panic.
originally posted by: CharlesT
Screaming fire in a crowded theater is free speech but it will get you arrested. There ARE limits to free speech.
Do people actually want to sacrifice their freedom of speech for the illusion of safety?
originally posted by: Willtell
Freedom of speech just like anything in life is relative.
There’s no such thing as absolute freedom.
Freedom just like anything in life is relative.
There’s no such thing as absolute freedom.
Do people actually want to sacrifice their freedom of speech for the illusion of safety?
Well that is not absolute freedom is it? You just put stipulations on it. Absolute freedom would be freedom with no stipulations. Which could never exist.
originally posted by: intrptr
a reply to: Willtell
Freedom just like anything in life is relative.
There’s no such thing as absolute freedom.
Yes there is, as long as you aren't infringing on other peoples freedom, the same as yours, you should be able to do whatever you want.
You aren't free to meddle in other peoples or other nations affairs.
Thats not freedom. Freedom is minding your own business, until someone meddles in your business.
originally posted by: DBCowboy
Are we seeing the inception of "thought police"?
What is the difference between signs of an impending mass shooting and free speech?
Obviously, the guy was a nut, a monster. There were multiple signs that he was planning something horrific. And he did something horrific.