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Re: Wavvy Davvy
Justi: I guess it all depends on what you define as offensive.
posted by
WavyDavy
on May 28, 2007 at 10:12 AM
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Wavvy Davvy
I don't think people have to agree in order not to be offended. It is a matter of civility. Disagreement brings about growth; offense bring obstinate behavior stymying growth.
posted by
Justi
on May 26, 2007 at 11:01 AM
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Re: Justi
There will always be someone offended by what you say. Not everyone agrees on everything. My opinion is people are just overly sensitive today not just about religion, politics and sports but everything else as well. Free speech isn't offensive to me; some people's reactions to it are offensive.
posted by
WavyDavy
on May 26, 2007 at 10:10 AM
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dark mistress
How did they do that? I am sorry.
posted by
Justi
on May 25, 2007 at 6:22 AM
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I believe in free speech even if i dnt agree.blogit stripped me of that
posted by
dark_mistress
on May 25, 2007 at 1:34 AM
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Kabu
It would not be good to live more than 100 even in very good health. Life grwos more bitter by the day. It is terrible.
posted by
Justi
on May 24, 2007 at 7:01 PM
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Justi we have the same dilemmas here. Our whole democaratic way of life
has gradually given away over my life time. People, groups abuse the right of free speech, of general freedoms, and then laws are placed to protect us but another thread has broken. I have no resolution I'm afraid. Just sorrow.
posted by
Kabu
on May 24, 2007 at 6:07 PM
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Proc
They deny the fact it offends us. It is like blackboard scratching. Thanks for the read. Take care.
posted by
Justi
on May 24, 2007 at 5:36 PM
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This is true. Alot of people swear here so regularly that its like a
second language.
posted by
proc
on May 24, 2007 at 5:18 PM
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riri
Thank you for you comment.
posted by
Justi
on May 24, 2007 at 11:26 AM
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great post
posted by
riri0322
on May 24, 2007 at 9:57 AM
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MandaLee
Misused it to say the least. Thanks for reading and your comment.
posted by
Justi
on May 24, 2007 at 9:46 AM
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Masky
I hear you. I will not be inviting it either. Be blessed lady.
posted by
Justi
on May 24, 2007 at 9:45 AM
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justi,
Yes, we have misintrepreted, "free speech."
posted by
Amanda__
on May 24, 2007 at 7:32 AM
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Justi...
I really like your thoughts on this 
...I think one too many of us have bent and twisted the definition of free speech (abused the right to free speech) simply to accomodate or validate our personal mind sets. I'm guilty of having done so without realizing (until later) what I had done.
If people want to abuse others and use free speech as their excuse...so be it. All I can say is I won't be jumping on THAT band wagon!
posted by
---Masky---
on May 24, 2007 at 7:12 AM
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Enigmatic68
How astute of you, right! Be blessed with a good day tomorrow.
posted by
Justi
on May 23, 2007 at 9:15 PM
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Justi
It's (free speech) the classic example of the double-edged sword!
posted by
Enigmatic68
on May 23, 2007 at 9:10 PM
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Writer of Light
Thank you so much you said that so well. Political Correctness puts constraints on how our churches can teach their believers how to not behave in the secular world. It is a very unfair declaration of freedom.
posted by
Justi
on May 23, 2007 at 8:58 PM
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There is indeed free speech, but with two constraints
- Responsibility for one's exercise of that freedom and the consequences thereof; and,
- The unfortunate constraint of political correctness that is used to stifle non-liberal speech on our campuses.
posted by
WriterofLight
on May 23, 2007 at 8:20 PM
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Scriber you are so right.
posted by
Justi
on May 23, 2007 at 8:14 PM
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Sunnybeach
No there is not during this lifetime.
posted by
Justi
on May 23, 2007 at 8:14 PM
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Free speech costs a lot in some cases.
posted by
scriber
on May 23, 2007 at 8:02 PM
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Justi
The one thing I hate the most about "free speach" is when it is used to abuse others.
I don't know if there is some peaceful answer to that problem.
posted by
Afzal_Sunny7
on May 23, 2007 at 7:50 PM
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