Freedom Of Speech

geekerati · 04-21-2005, 10:05 PM

While this is not a case of 'free speech', but one of noncompliance, respect, human decency, rules...

Taken from the Wikipedia, quotes make it difficult to read. I'll give the GC$ to intelliot for this post.

Freedom of speech is the liberty to freely say what one pleases, as well as the related liberty to hear what others have stated. Recently, it has been commonly understood as encompassing all types of expression, including the freedom to create and distribute movies, pictures, songs, dances, and all other forms of expressive communication.

Freedom of speech is often regarded as an integral concept in modern liberal democracies, where it is understood to outlaw government censorship. Free speech is nowadays also protected by international human rights law, notably under Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, although implementation remains lacking in many countries.

The right to freedom of expression is not considered unlimited; States may still punish (but not prohibit) certain damaging types of expressions. Under international law, restrictions on free speech are required to comport with a strict three part test: they must be provided by law; pursue an aim recognised as legitimate; and they must be necessary (i.e., proportionate) for the accomplishment of that aim. Amongst the aims considered legitimate are protection of the rights and reputations of others (prevention of defamation), and the protection of national security and public order, health and morals.

Tocqueville pointed out that people may be hesitant to speak freely not because of fear of government retribution but because of social pressures. When an individual announces an unpopular opinion, he or she may face the disdain of their community or even be subjected to violent reactions. While this type of suppression of speech is even more difficult to prevent than government suppression, there are questions about whether it truly falls within the ambit of freedom of speech, which is typically regarded as a civil liberty, or freedom from government action.

Free Speech
Defamation libel/ slander

FeelGood · 04-21-2005, 11:32 PM

Okay, I didn't read the whole thing...but:
"Remember kids, if you are in disagreement with me, you're nothing more than a mundane French nuisance."
^^Is that considered outlawed speech?

brightlight213 · 07-06-2005, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FeelGood

Okay, I didn't read the whole thing...but:
"Remember kids, if you are in disagreement with me, you're nothing more than a mundane French nuisance."
^^Is that considered outlawed speech?

I'm not sure, I think there is some exceptions to the Freedom that relate to what you are saying, but not sure.

Andylkl · 07-30-2005, 11:14 PM

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Moonwater · 08-08-2005, 02:51 AM

ooo... nice quota geerkati.
The red is sure troubling me lol.
regards: Svylia

04-21-2005, 10:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
geekerati Google Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Deep in the heart. Posts: 2,443 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Freedom Of Speech While this is not a case of 'free speech', but one of noncompliance, respect, human decency, rules... Taken from the Wikipedia, quotes make it difficult to read. I'll give the GC$ to intelliot for this post. Freedom of speech is the liberty to freely say what one pleases, as well as the related liberty to hear what others have stated. Recently, it has been commonly understood as encompassing all types of expression, including the freedom to create and distribute movies, pictures, songs, dances, and all other forms of expressive communication. Freedom of speech is often regarded as an integral concept in modern liberal democracies, where it is understood to outlaw government censorship. Free speech is nowadays also protected by international human rights law, notably under Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, although implementation remains lacking in many countries. The right to freedom of expression is not considered unlimited; States may still punish (but not prohibit) certain damaging types of expressions. Under international law, restrictions on free speech are required to comport with a strict three part test: they must be provided by law; pursue an aim recognised as legitimate; and they must be necessary (i.e., proportionate) for the accomplishment of that aim. Amongst the aims considered legitimate are protection of the rights and reputations of others (prevention of defamation), and the protection of national security and public order, health and morals. Tocqueville pointed out that people may be hesitant to speak freely not because of fear of government retribution but because of social pressures. When an individual announces an unpopular opinion, he or she may face the disdain of their community or even be subjected to violent reactions. While this type of suppression of speech is even more difficult to prevent than government suppression, there are questions about whether it truly falls within the ambit of freedom of speech, which is typically regarded as a civil liberty, or freedom from government action. Free Speech Defamation libel/ slander

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FeelGood Googler Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 85 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Okay, I didn't read the whole thing...but: "Remember kids, if you are in disagreement with me, you're nothing more than a mundane French nuisance." ^^Is that considered outlawed speech?

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Moonwater Googler Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 69 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	ooo... nice quota geerkati. The red is sure troubling me lol. regards: Svylia

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