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Off the back of “that other thread” I noticed this on google news: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/u...r-comments-about-woolwich-murder-8630368.html
I wholly agree with free speech and to be allowed to say whatever you want to say. Having said that, I think that opinions need to be aired when those around you share, or are willing to hear them. That is why we have platforms and groups that promote that. If something is said where it is deemed unacceptable by the wider audience or is totally out of context of the platform, then I agree with removing it.
What I don’t agree with though is how someone can be arrested (or not in some cases) for airing an opinion. To say “I like sex with a child” is airing an opinion which is promoting something that is totally illegal; that is a valid case for arrest. To voice your dislike or hatred for someone or an ethic group is, well, your opinion – we’re all entitled to it.
The blatant biased, or fear-of-reprisal, towards one direction of hatred and another is however curious….
Just curious about it all….
I wholly agree with free speech and to be allowed to say whatever you want to say. Having said that, I think that opinions need to be aired when those around you share, or are willing to hear them. That is why we have platforms and groups that promote that. If something is said where it is deemed unacceptable by the wider audience or is totally out of context of the platform, then I agree with removing it.
What I don’t agree with though is how someone can be arrested (or not in some cases) for airing an opinion. To say “I like sex with a child” is airing an opinion which is promoting something that is totally illegal; that is a valid case for arrest. To voice your dislike or hatred for someone or an ethic group is, well, your opinion – we’re all entitled to it.
The blatant biased, or fear-of-reprisal, towards one direction of hatred and another is however curious….
Just curious about it all….