When the world's people are capable of ignoring calls to murder fellow human beings based on lies, I'll agree that freedom of speech is paramount to truth. Until then, I'm afraid, we'll have to disagree.From: Erik Reuter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: Killer Bs Discussion <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Killer Bs Discussion <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: EU thought crimes Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2003 12:56:36 -0500 On Wed, Feb 19, 2003 at 12:56:57PM -0500, Jon Gabriel wrote: > It should be a crime to publish such books and call them fact, ... > I think that historical revisionism in general is wrong. When > intended to justify acts of horror, racism and hatred, it should be > criminal. .... > Of Course That's Just My Opinion It should be a crime to express such an opinion. When intended to restrict freedom of publishing, expressing such an opinion should be criminal.
Do you believe it should be illegal to scream "Fire!" in a crowded building? Your imho, rather radical opinions on the subject of free speech have been well stated onlist, but I don't believe I've ever asked you this.
Jon
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