[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> Racist statements don't have to be as overt as "-------- are all dirty >> lying thieving scum!" The deadliest ones can be the implied meanings >> delivered most often as "just a joke." >> >> But unless you're naive, or a true innocent, I think you already knew >> all the above. >> > > The thought police have spoken! > > "I think you already knew" "I *think*"
Odd. I thought I was expressing my thoughts/opinions. I guess freedom of speech and expression applies only to those that agree with you, is that correct? Any differing viewpoint must keep silent? > I personally would prefer to be offended - I could survive that - to being > told some thoughts are not expressible. Where did I ever say that? Also, may I point out, I was specifically asked to comment on this by Mike O? > I believe Rev Wright's comments make him out to be a fool, Well, we agree on that, at least. I know I'm allowed to express that sentiment, because it agrees with yours. > Freedom of speech is more important the PC speech. Freedom of speech also > means that sometimes things are said that will offend someone. Almost every > time Shrillary opens her mouth, I am offended, yet I have no one standing up > to protect my tender ears. > I think (if I may) that we pretty much agree. Freedom of Speech is paramount, and more important by far than PC speech. However, we have always self-censored ourselves based on unspoken society rules - the word 'boor' was coined to define one who chooses (rightly or not) to break those norms. But Freedom of Speech isn't a one way right. You have every right to express yourself, even in an offensive way, should you choose. HOWEVER, we have every right to be offended, AND the right to express those feelings. Have I said anything you disagree with? _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
