Speech

There has definately been a lot lately about the right to have freedom of speech. I for one def believe we should have this right but I have been thinking about how far you can take it. To be offensive just for the sake of it is the reason why the right is often questioned.

Everyone is entiltled to their own opinions and should be able to voice them when they wish. The problem with this of course is that one persons views will no doubt upset another or may cause harm to a whole group or community of people. They would have the opposite views and could argue their point aswell. This, as has been seen recently, could lead to things becomming out of hand.

So what's the answer? I've have no idea! Freedom of speech is a good thing and to loose it would be terrible. When voicing your views do you edit before you speak? That would be stupid as you would not be expressing your views fully and not using freedom of speech as it should be. Should we all just except we have different views on things? To apoint yes. I also belive that if some one has offended you in some way then you have the right to tell them. Not in an agressive way but in a way to just get your point across. Maybe even find out why they have this view.

It's a tough one. A subject I've only really began to read about and understand. Laws are trying to be passed (in England) that are trying to take away parts of this right. These were thrown out so a 'watered down' version was submitted. Good or bad I'm not sure.

Don't think this post really went where I was intending it to go. Had it slightly planned in my head but couldn't type it...maybe that was the problem.