Raghu writes: >> Once again ignoring the snideness, why do you think socialism is >> incompatible with freedom of expression? Surely you would admit that >> freedom of expression does not give you a license to broadcast >> propaganda that is plainly designed to sabotage and destabilise the >> government?
The answer to your second question is that yes, it does give you the right. The US Supreme Court, in cases dealing with the Communist Party and others, has essentially said that yes, you can advocate the sabotage and destabilization of the government (other than in wartime). Yes, advocacy can cross the line into action, which is diffferent. But if a radio station or television station started broadcasting editorials that the government should be overthrown and sharia instituted, or started broadcasting Taliban propoganda videos, the government would not have the authority to terminate the license based upon the content of the editorials. Regarding your first question, it is a large topic and I am losing energy in the heat of my building. I really would encourage you to look at Friedman's argument and then critique it. David Shemano
