Freedom of speech is the right to articulate one's opinions and ideas without fear of government retaliation or censorship, or societal sanction. The term freedom of expression is sometimes used synonymously, but includes any act of seeking, receiving and imparting information or ideas, regardless of the medium used.
When does criticism become harassment?
When does harassment become hate speech?
When does hate speech become incitement?
When does incitement become conspiracy to commit a crime?
When do thoughts become intentions, when does thoughtcrime become crime?
And to "Free Speech Fundamentalists", what about slander? Libel? Yelling "FIRE!" in a crowded movie theater?
What can be censored and what can be considered "censorship"?
Under what conditions, if any, is it okay to silence somebody?
((This is not an indictment of any person or group in particular, it is an open discussion.))
Last edited by Omnizoa; 03-28-17 at 08:11 AM.