Imus excercized his free speech as did his sponsors. Free speech doesn't
include yelling fire in a crowded theater and shouldn't cover hate speech that
is intended to provoke a violent reaction.
Don Imus wasn't arrested for what he said. He knows he went over the line which
is more than can be said for so many others.
Rush Limbaugh is still on the air which proves free speech is not only for
inteligent people. I heard he has a new line of ties for the market. They go
really good with brown shirts.
john
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Sent: Sun, 15 Apr 2007 7:13 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] freedom of speech
In <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, on 04/10/07
at 11:23 AM, Angie Novak <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said:
>While I don't agree with religious, racial or homosexual slurs, they
>aren't against the law. As far as I know. Yes, it is ignorant, but
>people are entitled to what they believe, and if they choose to voice
>their opinions, although they aren't politically correct, it is their
>right to do so. The apologies are to save face, that's all. I wouldn't
>intentionally insult anyone on their beliefs, race, or sexual preference.
>But it is a right, freedom of speech, which includes unfavorable speech
>as well. If I'm wrong, let me know. Seriously, let me know if I'm wrong
>about the law. I know I don't expect anybody to kiss my rear if I'm
>offended by something. I don't think anyone should have to do that.
Imus being fired wasn't a free speech issue, it was a money issue.
Sponsors were pulling out from his show. If not, he may well have been
back after the two week suspension. The government (federal, state,
local) didn't censor him.
Free speech doesn't mean that one's speech can't have repercussions,
especially something said by a public figure.
Alan
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